LEAGUE CITY MAIN
SubstationTexas · TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER CO.
At a glance
LEAGUE CITY MAIN is an electric transmission substation in Texas, on TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER CO.'s transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #305936 | 138 kV | TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER CO. | IN SERVICE | 3.7 mi |
| #308899 | 138 kV | TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER CO. | IN SERVICE | 4.9 mi |
| #310912 | 138 kV | TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER CO. | IN SERVICE | 3.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of LEAGUE CITY MAIN, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park Plant | Brownfield | TX | Harris County | 138 kV | 111 MW | 3.5 yrs | 67.7 |
| GREENS BAYOU 345 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Harris County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 67.4 |
| BELLAIRE | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Harris County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.3 |
| OASIS | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Brazoria County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.1 |
| MEADOW | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Brazoria County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.0 |
| WHITE OAK | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Harris County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.9 |
| HARRISBURG | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Harris County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.9 |
| DEEPWATER | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Harris County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.7 |
How does LEAGUE CITY MAIN compare with other substations in Texas?
Texas has 4,939 substation records in HIFLD, of which 1,426 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 1,020 named substations in the state are in LEAGUE CITY MAIN's 115–229 kV band (72% of named stations). 236 sit in a higher band. 200 named substations in Texas operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 138 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at LEAGUE CITY MAIN?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER CO. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 12.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near LEAGUE CITY MAIN score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 65 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Harris County, Brazoria County. The Texas average across 6,839 scored sites is 56.4. 3,635 of those Texas sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is LEAGUE CITY MAIN substation?
LEAGUE CITY MAIN 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 LEAGUE CITY MAIN is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to LEAGUE CITY MAIN substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through LEAGUE CITY MAIN in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 12.3 miles.
Who owns LEAGUE CITY MAIN substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at LEAGUE CITY MAIN belong to TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is LEAGUE CITY MAIN substation located?
LEAGUE CITY MAIN is in Texas at 29.5010, -95.0821. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Harris County, Brazoria County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near LEAGUE CITY MAIN substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of LEAGUE CITY MAIN. The highest-scoring is Deer Park Plant at 68/100. Across Texas, the average DC Readiness score is 56.4.
Other 138 kV substations in Texas
- MCNEIL· 17 lines
- CALAVERAS 138KV SWITCHYARD· 15 lines
- LAKE HUBBARD SES· 15 lines
- PARKDALE SES· 15 lines
- EAST LEVEE· 12 lines
- PEARSALL POWER PLANT· 11 lines
- SR BERTRON PLANT· 11 lines
- MOUNTAIN CREEK SES· 10 lines
- All named substations in Texas· 1,426 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Texas· 6,839 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Texas
- Substations by state
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, “LEAGUE CITY MAIN substation, Texas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/texas/league-city-main-fdf0ad30 (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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