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Tax Abatement

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Supportive (4)

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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.

Public comments (9)

OpposedCindy StevensonJul 21, 2026

Opposed future tax abatements, especially for data centers, and questioned how the county enforces compliance.

Commissioners Court - Jul 21, 2026 · 23:57 →
MixedRandy BellamyJul 21, 2026

Opposed tax abatements but supported the county's effort to hold companies accountable to their contracts.

Commissioners Court - Jul 21, 2026 · 46:19 →
SupportiveLee McClearyDec 9, 2025

Representing the City of Red Oak, he supported the project and future phases.

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda - Dec 9, 2025 · 37:39 →
SupportiveHector MadrigalDec 9, 2025

Spoke in favor of the tax abatement, noting the potential positive impact on Ferris ISD.

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda - Dec 9, 2025 · 33:59 →
SupportiveAlan HughleyDec 9, 2025

Supported the project, stating that a $15 billion investment is a clear 'yes'.

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda - Dec 9, 2025 · 39:35 →
SupportiveTodd FullerDec 9, 2025

Representing the City of Red Oak, he emphasized the importance of the investment for the county.

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda - Dec 9, 2025 · 35:49 →
NeutralJohn KnightOct 28, 2025

Representing the City of Red Oak economic development, discussed billions in data center investments and urged maintaining competitive abatement terms.

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda - Oct 28, 2025 · 34:41 →
SupportiveKyle KennetaterOct 28, 2025

Representing Midlothian Economic Development, praised the county's partnership on tax abatements as a vital tool for economic diversification.

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda - Oct 28, 2025 · 39:01 →
OpposedMark BelamowitzSep 16, 2025

Expressed concerns about tax abatements for businesses, arguing they shift tax burdens and create unfair competition, while thanking commissioners for road repairs.

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda - Sep 16, 2025 · 1:00:22 →