Wise County Commissioners Request Legislative Action to Regulate Data Centers in Texas
Wise County Commissioners passed a resolution urging the Texas Legislature to address the regulation of data centers in unincorporated areas. The resolution calls for a special session to establish safeguards amid concerns over local resource strain. A major data center project proposed in neighboring Jack County could significantly impact the region, prompting the need for local regulatory authority. The project, involving C1 Jack I LLC, is estimated to add $600 million in property value, with potential construction beginning this year.

Wise County Commissioners have unanimously approved a resolution requesting the Texas Legislature to regulate data centers or empower county governments to do so. This comes as a data center is proposed near the county line in Jack County, raising concerns about local resource strain.
The resolution advocates for legislation that includes safeguards against high-volume water consumption technologies in water-constrained areas. A significant data center project by C1 Jack I LLC could add $600 million in property value and may begin construction this year. Jack County is considering a partial tax abatement for the development.




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