Data centers in Texas local government
What Texas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about data centers — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
68 Texas meetings since 2024 covered data centers. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Texas with the most data centers activity
- Mesquite, TX (9)
- Seguin, TX (6)
- North Richland Hills, TX (5)
- Granbury, TX (4)
- Brownsville, TX (4)
- Princeton, TX (4)
- Austin County, TX (3)
- Ellis County, TX (2)
- Lewisville, TX (2)
- Whitewright, TX (2)
- Harlingen, TX (2)
- Temple, TX (2)
Latest matching meetings
City Council announces possible quorum for Data Centers Town Hall
The Bastrop City Council posted a Notice of Possible Quorum for a Data Centers Town Hall on July 22, 2026. The event will be held at the Hampton Inn and Suites Bastrop, 240 S Hasler Blvd, beginning at 6:30 PM. The notice was posted on the city bulletin board and website on July 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM by Assistant City…
Forney Council to consider prohibiting data centers in all city zoning districts
The City Council and Crime Control and Prevention District will meet to discuss budget expenditures and various land-use permits. The body will consider a zoning amendment to prohibit data centers citywide and review several appeals for conditional use permits.
Planning commission to discuss data center zoning rules
The North Richland Hills Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session and public hearing to consider amendments to zoning regulations for data center facilities. The meeting will also include an executive session for legal advice.
Commission to consider special use permits for a restaurant and residential unit
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two special use permit requests. The body will also discuss zoning amendments regarding data center facilities and a residential replat.
Comprehensive Plan amendment & zoning change for 4955 E US Hwy 377
The Planning & Zoning Commission will approve the June 8, 2026 meeting minutes and then hold public hearings on four development requests. These include a comprehensive‑plan amendment and zoning change for 4955 E US Hwy 377; a specific‑use permit for construction equipment rental at 5804 E US Hwy 377; a zoning change…
Council to consider petition banning data centers citywide
The Taylor City Council will discuss a citizen-initiated petition to amend the Land Development Code to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts. It will also review the Charter Review Commission's final report and recommendations for charter amendments that could appear on the November 2026 ballot. Other consent…
Data center rules, three heavy commercial rezonings on Granbury P&Z agenda
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold four public hearings: a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change for a property at 4955 E US Hwy 377; a specific use permit for construction equipment rental at 5804 E US Hwy 377; a zoning change and specific use permit for auto sales and taxidermy at 4303 E US Hwy 377…
City Council to discuss large-scale data centers
The City Council will receive a presentation from city staff regarding large-scale data centers. The council will also hear citizen comments and perspectives on the topic. No official action will be taken during this meeting.
Public comments on large-scale data centers
This is a special meeting with no official votes. The City Council will receive a staff presentation and hear citizen comments on large-scale data centers. No action will be taken.
Council to consider allowing data centers in city zoning code
The City Council will hold public hearings on two Unified Development Code amendments: one to establish a Conditional Use Permit process and another to add 'Data Centers' as a permitted use. They will also consider a zoning change for 3033 N. Austin St. from Suburban Residential to Commercial. Additionally, the…
Council to consider new data center regulations, ban on crypto mining
The City Council will hear budget presentations for FY2026-27 from IT, Library, Parks, and Solid Waste departments. A public hearing will be held on the proposed budget. Several zoning changes are up for votes, including new regulations for data centers and a ban on cryptocurrency mining. The consent agenda includes…
Mesquite Council reviews budget, zoning changes, and $3.3M in road contracts.
The Mesquite City Council will hold a public hearing on the fiscal year 2026-27 budget and vote on several major infrastructure contracts totaling over $3 million. Council members will also decide on two rezoning requests for commercial development and a new text amendment regulating data centers and battery storage…
City Council to consider $298M tax abatement for RELLIS data center
The Bryan City Council meets in special session to consider a replacement Tax Abatement Agreement with RELLIS Campus Data and Research Center, LLC for a data center with estimated minimum improvements of $298 million. The council will also hold executive sessions on economic development legal advice and competitive…
Board to consider ending Premium Waters agreement, discuss new incentives
The Seguin EDC board will vote on terminating a performance agreement with Premium Waters, Inc. They will also hear from the Data Center Coalition about the data center industry and discuss a proposed study on manufacturing turnover. A closed session will cover negotiations for Project Wheelhouse, a potential business…
Commissioners to consider $9.5B tax abatement for Compass Datacenters in Red Oak
The Ellis County Commissioners Court will discuss and consider a tax abatement agreement with Compass Datacenters DFW IV, LLC for an 894.8-acre site in Reinvestment Zone No. 15, Red Oak. The proposed datacenter project involves a projected capital investment of approximately $9.5 billion. Action may be taken on the…
City Council to canvass runoff election results and consider zoning and library projects
The City Council will canvass the results of the June 13 runoff election to fill a vacant council seat. The body will also consider rezoning requests, a library renovation, and a text amendment regarding data center regulations.
Commission to consider new rules for data centers and battery storage
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a zoning change for an electrical contractor office with outdoor storage at 1402/1406 Rodeo Center Blvd, a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 1303 Buena Vista Street, and a citywide zoning text amendment to establish…
Mesquite P&Z to consider new regulations for data centers and energy storage
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a text amendment to establish regulations for data centers, backup generators, and battery energy storage systems. The body will also consider two specific zoning changes for commercial and residential properties.
Council to consider resolution on groundwater impacts from data centers
The City Council will discuss appointing alternate members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, consider an encroachment license for a building adjacent to the right‑of‑way on E. Ash Dr. and at 404 N. Nugent Ave., review a sales and use tax allocation agreement with North Blanco County Emergency Services District No. 1…
City considers new data center zoning rules
The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss and take action on a city-initiated text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regulating data centers. They will also consider two final plats: Serenity Phase I (59.665 acres) and Harvard Flats Addition (15 acres) under the consent agenda.
Council to vote on requiring special permits for new data centers
The City Council will hold public hearings on an ordinance to regulate data centers as a new use requiring a special use permit, and on a revision to a special use permit for a 135-foot communication antenna at 1093 West Main Street. The consent agenda includes a facade improvement grant up to $40,000 for Main Street…
City Council to attend informational meeting on data centers
The Odessa City Council will attend a presentation by the Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Office regarding data centers. This is an informational session only; no official votes or actions will be taken.
Court to consider GLO grant contract, truck financing, data center resolution
The Madison County Commissioners Court will discuss and take action on four items: a rabies control ordinance, a GLO contract for a hazard mitigation grant (LHMPP Grant #22-130-108-F747), financing a 2027 Mack P164T Truck with dump body for Pct. 4 from KS State Bank, and a resolution on establishing additional data…
County to discuss resolution on data center development in Texas
The Brazoria County Commissioners Court will consider a resolution regarding the development of data centers and related facilities in Texas. They will also discuss and potentially award contracts for bridge repair, park improvements, and a mass spectrometer for the crime lab. Consent items include reappointments…
Seguin P&Z to consider zoning change for 3033 N. Austin St. and new data center rules
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on rezoning a residential property to commercial and updating the Unified Development Code. Proposed code changes include the creation of Conditional Use Permits and the formal addition of data centers as a recognized land use.
Commission to consider adding data centers as permitted use
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider three major items: a zoning change from Suburban Residential to Commercial at 3033 N. Austin St., amendments to establish a Conditional Use Permit process, and amendments to add 'Data Center' as a new permitted use in the Unified Development Code…
County to discuss moratorium on BESS and Data Centers
The Commissioners Court will discuss and potentially act on a moratorium regarding Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Data Centers. Other major items include awarding a contract for a track loader, setting a public hearing for a road easement abandonment, and receiving a status update on the third-party audit…
Council to discuss data center zoning and approve Eastridge PID bonds
The City Council will discuss amending the zoning code to allow data centers and receive a roadway status update. Public hearings and votes are scheduled on amendments to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three project plan, levying assessments for Eastridge Public Improvement District Improvement Areas 6A…
Public hearing on zoning change for convenience store with fuel sales at FM 740 & FM 2757
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold two public hearings and consider recommending approval of zoning changes. One request is for a convenience store with 12 fuel pumps at the corner of FM 740 and FM 2757. Another request is for office/warehouse with outdoor storage at 2909 Live Oak Drive. The commission will…
Commission to vote on gas station rezone near FM 740 and FM 2757
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on two zoning changes. One would allow a convenience store with fuel sales at the corner of FM 740 and FM 2757. Another would allow office/warehouse with outdoor storage at 2909 Live Oak Drive. Commissioners will also receive a briefing on data…
Council to vote on limited tax note, data center rules, and water contract amendment
The Whitewright City Council will consider several action items including authorizing a Limited Tax Note (Series 2026), adopting a new ordinance for data centers and telecommunications facilities, updating the sign ordinance, and amending the water supply and sewer service contract with Greater Texoma Utility…
Council votes on opposing data centers and releasing land from city jurisdiction.
The Alvin City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on new standards for youth recreation programs. The council will also consider a resolution opposing data center development until further impact analysis is completed. Additionally, the council will vote on contracts for landscape maintenance and chlorine…
Irion County Commissioners to attend meeting on proposed Dove Creek data center
The Irion County Commissioners Court will attend a Tom Green County Commissioners Court meeting to gather information about a proposed data center located near Dove Creek. No action will be taken by the Irion County Commissioners Court during this meeting.
Council to discuss economic development agreement with Seco Enterprises
The City Council worksession will hear reports on debt financing, transportation, flood insurance, and other topics. They will also discuss a proposed economic development agreement with Seco Enterprises, data center development regulations, and the transition of Will Rogers Memorial Center management. No final votes…
Council to consider design contract for Patterson Park Civic Campus
The City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including an ordinance to add dirt and sod to prohibited materials. During regular session, members will consider a recommendation from the selection committee for planning and design services for the Patterson Park Civic Campus and discuss data…
Council to hear briefing on data center development standards
The council will receive departmental budget presentations for FY2026-27 and a briefing on data center development standards. Public hearings include a zoning change for an outdoor storage yard at 4501 IH-30. The consent agenda covers contracts for playground replacement ($301,799), medical supplies ($225,000), and…
Limestone County to discuss burn ban, moratorium on data centers, and budget transfers
The Limestone County Commissioners Court will consider a county burn ban, a moratorium on data centers, and budget transfers for the County Extension, Fairgrounds, and District Clerk. The meeting also includes the acceptance of monthly reports and donations for the Sheriff's Office.
Council to discuss data center zoning, $384K police building contract
The City Council will discuss amending zoning ordinances for data centers and receive a roadway status update. They will consider resolutions including suspending a gas rate increase, applying for a FEMA SAFER grant, adopting vehicle replacement and purchasing policies, and awarding a $384,367.60 contract for…
Harlingen City Commission to consider moratorium on high-intensity data processing facilities
The City Commission will hold public hearings and vote on several zoning requests, annexations, and a temporary moratorium on high-intensity data processing facilities. The body will also consider contracts for drainage materials, a mobility master plan, and employee benefits brokerage.
Planning commission to consider data center zoning rules
The commission will hold public hearings on two items: first, amendments to the Unified Development Code to define 'Data Center' and allow it as a use in certain districts with a special use permit; second, a special use permit for a communication antenna over 25 feet tall at 1093 West Main Street. They will also…