Data Center Development

State Representative Mike Olcott addressed the court regarding data centers and regional planning issues.

Doug Shaw from the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District spoke to the court about water and resource impacts.

Suggested contacting federal representatives regarding congressional bills proposing a moratorium on AI data centers.

Expressed strong opposition to a data center proposed near his property line, citing dry wells and unmitigated noise concerns.

Urged the commissioners not to govern out of fear of lawsuits and to take bold actions to protect the community.

Highlighted that under the U.S. Constitution, the people hold the ultimate power and obligation to step up.

Expressed support for the commissioners and asked for extreme scrutiny of groundwater studies.

Shared staggering statistics on water and noise pollution caused by data centers, noting they employ very few people after construction.

Questioned the exact purpose of data centers and whether foreign or illicit activities are involved.

Shared concerns about data centers being placed near sensitive environmental areas like Dinosaur Valley and driving up housing costs.

Lives adjacent to the proposed data center site on Pearson Ranch Road and urged officials not to accept non-disclosure agreements.

Encouraged focusing on strategic ways to make projects too logistically expensive to pursue.

Expressed deep concern over the proposed Black Mountain data center and gas turbine plant near Lake Weatherford, noting a lack of public notice in Tceq permitting and potential health impacts from low-frequency noise.