Robert Montoya

Robert Montoya

Born in Houston, Robert Montoya is an investigative reporter for Texas Scorecard. He believes transparency is the obligation of government.
Railroad Commission To Consider Carbon Capture Permit Application
Railroad Commission To Consider Carbon Capture Permit Application
September 11, 2026
Democrat commissioner candidate endorses project.
Top Regulator Recommends Remanding Transmission Project to Administrative Law Judges
Top Regulator Recommends Remanding Transmission Project to Administrative Law Judges
September 10, 2026
Thomas Gleeson wrote judges did not address questions of state and federal standards and congestion cost savings.
Critics Warn Mexican Cartels Could Exploit Proposed 765-kV Transmission Line
Critics Warn Mexican Cartels Could Exploit Proposed 765-kV Transmission Line
September 10, 2026
Specialist advocates for Texas to evaluate proposed route as a “homeland defense problem.”
Lt. Gov. Patrick ‘Very Disappointed’ in Top Regulators for Ignoring Lawmakers, Approving Controversial Transmission Line
Lt. Gov. Patrick ‘Very Disappointed’ in Top Regulators for Ignoring Lawmakers, Approving Controversial Transmission Line
September 9, 2026
Criticism comes as regulators prepare to discuss next phases of extra-high-voltage transmission project.
Critics Say Recommended 765-kV Route Crosses China-Linked Land
Critics Say Recommended 765-kV Route Crosses China-Linked Land
September 8, 2026
Lawmaker asked regulators about proposed routes potentially crossing into lands under China-connected ownership.
Despite Lawmakers’ Saying Stop, Regulators Move Forward on Controversial 765-kV Lines
Despite Lawmakers’ Saying Stop, Regulators Move Forward on Controversial 765-kV Lines
August 29, 2026
Attorney General Ken Paxton joins coalition calling for commissioners to abate applications so the legislature can take over.
Impacted Ranching Family Asks Regulators to Deny Controversial 765-kV Project
Impacted Ranching Family Asks Regulators to Deny Controversial 765-kV Project
August 27, 2026
The Texas Department of Agriculture has accepted the Great Southern Ranch into its Family Land Heritage Registry.
Records Indicate Complete 765-kV Transmission Buildout Benefits Wind and Solar
Records Indicate Complete 765-kV Transmission Buildout Benefits Wind and Solar
August 26, 2026
Critics state upcoming regulator decisions could increase Texas’ overreliance on unreliable electric generation.
Lawmaker Highlights ‘Flawed’ Transmission Line Application Process and Late-Noticed Landowners
Lawmaker Highlights ‘Flawed’ Transmission Line Application Process and Late-Noticed Landowners
August 25, 2026
Records of utilities not properly notifying landowners impacted by proposed extra-high-voltage transmission line routes keep growing.
Oncor Pushes Regulators To Approve Controversial 765-kV Transmission Line
Oncor Pushes Regulators To Approve Controversial 765-kV Transmission Line
August 24, 2026
Lawmakers’ and landowners’ call to deny applications overshadow the Public Utility Commission’s upcoming decision.
Proponents Admit Path Exists to Delay Controversial Transmission Lines
Proponents Admit Path Exists to Delay Controversial Transmission Lines
August 20, 2026
Lawmaker grills top regulator on going beyond intent of law he authored.
Judges: Utility Did Not Properly Notify Landowners of Extra-High-Voltage Project Meeting
Judges: Utility Did Not Properly Notify Landowners of Extra-High-Voltage Project Meeting
August 18, 2026
Regulators to take up controversial 765-kV segment on Friday.