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Data Centers

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Last discussed Jul 6, 2026.

Public comments (8)

OpposedBrinleyJul 6, 2026

Demanded an emergency declaration to halt data center projects due to safety and water concerns.

Commissioner's Court - Jul 6, 2026 · 13:39 →
OpposedLaura LandfordJul 6, 2026

Requested an emergency halt to data centers until fire codes are met.

Commissioner's Court - Jul 6, 2026 · 16:34 →
ConcernedChristopher BostJul 6, 2026

Asked about MOUs and agreements signed by commissioners regarding data centers.

Commissioner's Court - Jul 6, 2026 · 19:15 →
NeutralHillary HicklandJun 15, 2026

State Representative for District 55 outlined interim legislative committee hearings and plans to address data center regulations and tax exemptions.

Commissioner's Court - Jun 15, 2026 · 2:16:52 →
OpposedJose MartinezJun 15, 2026

Criticized comments about younger workers, raised concerns about AI energy bubbles, and argued data centers offer few permanent jobs at high community cost.

Commissioner's Court - Jun 15, 2026 · 2:25:15 →
OpposedLaura LangfordJun 15, 2026

Warned that closed-loop cooling systems are unproven at hyperscale and urged canceling tax abatements.

Commissioner's Court - Jun 15, 2026 · 2:25:22 →
ConcernedLori BroughtonJun 15, 2026

Asked whether local fire departments are equipped to handle industrial warehouse and data center fires.

Commissioner's Court - Jun 15, 2026 · 2:29:53 →
OpposedStacey KleinJun 15, 2026

Expressed environmental concerns regarding water scarcity and wildlife impacts from rapid population growth and data centers.

Commissioner's Court - Jun 15, 2026 · 2:35:12 →

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