TEXARKANA NO. 02
SubstationArkansas · ENTERGY ARKANSAS INC
At a glance
TEXARKANA NO. 02 is an electric transmission substation in Arkansas, on ENTERGY ARKANSAS INC's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 4 transmission lines. Substation proximity is one of the strongest speed-to-power signals for siting a datacenter — interconnection distance to an energized, high-voltage bus is often the binding constraint on time-to-energization.
Voltage & classification
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #105813 | 138 kV | ENTERGY ARKANSAS INC | IN SERVICE | 10.8 mi |
| #144430 | 138 kV | ENTERGY ARKANSAS INC | IN SERVICE | 16.1 mi |
| #108381 | 69 kV | SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORORATION | IN SERVICE | 8.6 mi |
| #131718 | 69 kV | SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORORATION | IN SERVICE | 9.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TEXARKANA NO. 02, ranked by DC Readiness. Sites this close to an energized substation carry a strong speed-to-power advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN123543 | Substation-Adjacent | AR | Hempstead County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.4 |
| TAP308045 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Miller County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.9 |
| EC FFE Hempstead County | Greenfield | AR | Hempstead County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.9 |
| UNKNOWN300411 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Bowie County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.8 |
| NORTHWEST TEXARKANA | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Bowie County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.6 |
| OZ Bowie | Greenfield | TX | Bowie | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 61.2 |
| OZ Bowie | Greenfield | TX | Bowie | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 61.2 |
| TAP171990 | Substation-Adjacent | AR | Hempstead County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.1 |
How does TEXARKANA NO. 02 compare with other substations in Arkansas?
Arkansas has 1,025 substation records in HIFLD, of which 174 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 104 named substations in the state are in TEXARKANA NO. 02's 115–229 kV band (60% of named stations). 22 sit in a higher band. 17 named substations in Arkansas operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 161 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at TEXARKANA NO. 02?
The 4 connected lines listed above are owned by ENTERGY ARKANSAS INC, SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORORATION. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 44.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near TEXARKANA NO. 02 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Hempstead County, Miller County, Bowie County, Bowie. The Arkansas average across 1,651 scored sites is 53.6. 758 of those Arkansas sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TEXARKANA NO. 02 substation?
TEXARKANA NO. 02 has a maximum voltage of 138 kV and a minimum of 69 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TEXARKANA NO. 02 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TEXARKANA NO. 02 substation?
4 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TEXARKANA NO. 02 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV, 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 44.7 miles.
Who owns TEXARKANA NO. 02 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TEXARKANA NO. 02 belong to ENTERGY ARKANSAS INC, and others to SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORORATION. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TEXARKANA NO. 02 substation located?
TEXARKANA NO. 02 is in Arkansas at 33.4960, -93.9488. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Hempstead County, Miller County, Bowie County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TEXARKANA NO. 02 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TEXARKANA NO. 02. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN123543 at 65/100. Across Arkansas, the average DC Readiness score is 53.6.
Other 138 kV substations in Arkansas
About this data
Source: HIFLD Electric Substations and Transmission Lines (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), as published June 29, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “TEXARKANA NO. 02 substation, Arkansas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/arkansas/texarkana-no-02-f7a14e08 (data as of June 29, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Substation attributes are derived from public HIFLD / EIA infrastructure data and may lag real-world upgrades or retirements. Voltage and connected-line counts are screening figures — confirm available capacity and interconnection terms directly with the operating utility and ISO.
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