Granbury City Council / Granbury Planning & Zoning Commission joint meeting: April 7, 2026

The City of Granbury held a joint meeting of the City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission on April 7, 2026, which included extensive public hearings and discussions primarily focused on zoning amendments related to data centers, power generation facilities, and a large industrial rezoning request for over 2,000 acres known as Knox Ranch. The meeting addressed concerns about environmental impacts, water usage, noise, and transparency, with many residents opposing the industrial zoning and data center developments. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of zoning ordinance amendments to define and regulate data centers and power generation, with a vote passing 5-4. However, the commission denied the comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change for the Knox Ranch property. The City Council later approved both the comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change for Knox Ranch by a 5-1 vote, citing state law that vested rights exist due to a prior Texas Commission on Environmental Quality permit. Additionally, the council approved several other zoning changes, special use permits, and awarded a contract for electrical distribution work related to the Highway 377 project. The council also authorized a lease agreement to establish a new fire and EMS station and approved funding for a water treatment plant. Legal counsel engagement was authorized for a pending case. The meeting reflected significant community concern over large-scale industrial development and infrastructure projects, with emphasis on balancing economic development with environmental and public welfare considerations.