Caldwell County Suspends Data Center Incentives Amid Community Backlash
Caldwell County has halted tax abatements for data centers in response to local opposition and a state audit directive. The county judge faces calls for resignation after plans for personal land sales to developers were revealed.
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Caldwell County has suspended all tax abatements and economic incentives for data centers and large-scale battery storage facilities. This resolution, approved unanimously by county commissioners, follows community backlash against Judge Hoppy Haden and a former assistant district attorney's plans to sell property for a proposed data center.
The county has five approved data centers, with ongoing concerns about their impact on local farmland. Governor Greg Abbott enacted an audit directive for data center approvals, reflecting rural opposition.
Caldwell County's actions mirror those of other counties, including Bastrop and Hays, seeking increased local control over such developments. The situation raises questions about conflicts of interest and governance in response to rapid industrial growth.
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