Commissioners Court Regular Session 04/14/2026

The Hunt County Commissioners Court held a regular session on April 14, 2026, with significant discussion focused on the proposed development of large-scale artificial intelligence data centers in the county. Public testimony highlighted community concerns about environmental impacts, resource consumption, property values, and transparency regarding the data center projects. The court addressed these concerns by proposing a letter to state officials requesting a pause on current data center developments until statewide regulations and county authority can be established. Additionally, the court approved various procurement and budget items, including a change order for a P25 radio system contract with L3Harris Technologies, several electrical power distribution facility requests, and a $5,000 grant award from the National Environmental Health Association and FDA. The court also discussed adopting a fire code aligned with Collin County's 2021 code to enhance safety and regulatory oversight, particularly relevant given the data center developments. Motions to approve these items were passed unanimously. The meeting included reports from local organizations and updates on cost-saving initiatives in county communications infrastructure.