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Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
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Urged the court to use any available regulatory power against data centers, arguing that current state laws leave rural communities unprotected.
Commissioners' Court - Aug 4, 2026 · 1:01:13 →Suggested looking at other Texas counties that have attempted to maintain agricultural zones and challenged the economic impact of losing farmland.
Commissioners' Court - Aug 4, 2026 · 1:13:01 →Advocated for the county to adopt the International Fire Code to regulate data centers.
Commissioners' Court - Jun 16, 2026 · 8:05 →Amy Gage expressed concern about the environmental sustainability of proposed data centers and asked the Court to research protective measures.
Commissioners' Court - Jun 2, 2026 · 8:15 →Asked the court to deny tax abatements for the proposed data center in the Ross-Elm Mott area.
Commissioners' Court - Mar 17, 2026 · 8:06 →She expressed concerns about the lack of transparency regarding a proposed data center in Elm Mott.
Commissioners' Court - Feb 17, 2026 · 7:04 →News & external sources (10)
Where are data centers located around Texas?
It seems data centers are popping up all over the state, but you can keep track of them from your phone or computer.
Republican nominee for Ag Commissioner wants more markets for Texas producers, argues for local control over data centers
Nate Sheets will soon embark on 30 day, 80 county, 94 stop bus tour across Texas
Governor’s data center permit pause no peril to Lacy Lakeview project, firm says
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Governor Abbott directs Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to pause data center permits
Gov. Greg Abbott directed TCEQ to halt all data center permits until ERCOT completes an audit assessing impacts on the Texas power grid.
Temple City Council approves new data center requirements, development agreements
The Temple City Council has approved new requirements and agreements regarding future and current data center development in the city.
Democratic nominee for Texas AG Commissioner says water is everything, one reason why he’s so focused on data centers
“If we get the water issue wrong, nothing else matters,” Clayton Tucker said.
Why is the U.S. in a trade war with Canada? Texas Republican says more explanation is needed
Congressman Roger Williams also tells us he views data centers as a state issue, not a federal one
Lacy Lakeview OKs 2-cent tax increase, airs data center concerns, talks infrastructure woes
The Lacy Lakeview City Council this week approved a 2.4-cent tax rate increase, while many in attendance cleared the air about data centers and the ill feelings surrounding the project.
McLennan County rejects agricultural district proposed by data center opponents
Officials commiserated with petitioners seeking to form the Agricultural Development District but said it "is not a vehicle to deal with data centers. It won't get you there."
Galaxy Expands Data Center Footprint with Acquisition of 500 Acre Campus in McGregor, Texas
Galaxy Expands Data Center Footprint with Acquisition of 500 Acre Campus in McGregor, Texas TradingView