TEXAS FARMS TAP
SubstationTexas · SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO.
At a glance
TEXAS FARMS TAP is an electric transmission substation in Texas, on SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO.'s transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 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
Ownership
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #303481 | 115 kV | SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO. | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #303531 | 115 kV | SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO. | IN SERVICE | 17.4 mi |
| #306798 | 115 kV | SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO. | IN SERVICE | 8.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TEXAS FARMS TAP, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN148745 | Substation-Adjacent | OK | Ochiltree County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.9 |
| BEAVER COUNTY | Substation-Adjacent | OK | Ochiltree County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.7 |
| SPEARMAN CITY | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Hansford County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.3 |
| PERRYTON | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Ochiltree County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.3 |
| TAP308013 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Ochiltree County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.2 |
| OCHILTREE | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Ochiltree County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.2 |
| TEXAS FARMS | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Ochiltree County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.1 |
| SPEARMAN INTERCHANGE | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Hansford County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 54.7 |
How does TEXAS FARMS TAP 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 TEXAS FARMS TAP'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 TEXAS FARMS TAP?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 26.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near TEXAS FARMS TAP score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 55 to 59 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Ochiltree County, Hansford 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 TEXAS FARMS TAP substation?
TEXAS FARMS TAP has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TEXAS FARMS TAP is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TEXAS FARMS TAP substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TEXAS FARMS TAP in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 26.2 miles.
Who owns TEXAS FARMS TAP substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TEXAS FARMS TAP belong to SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TEXAS FARMS TAP substation located?
TEXAS FARMS TAP is in Texas at 36.3399, -100.9280. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Ochiltree County, Hansford County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TEXAS FARMS TAP substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TEXAS FARMS TAP. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN148745 at 59/100. Across Texas, the average DC Readiness score is 56.4.
Other 115 kV substations in Texas
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, “TEXAS FARMS TAP substation, Texas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/texas/texas-farms-tap-d65fd78d (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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