Commissioners Court Special Session 03/25/2026

The Hunt County, Texas Commissioners Court held a special session on March 25, 2026, primarily focused on public concerns and county responses related to the development of data centers within the county. The meeting featured extensive public testimony addressing environmental, health, and infrastructure impacts of data centers, including water usage, air quality, noise, light pollution, and potential effects on local agriculture and wildlife. County officials discussed the limited regulatory authority counties have over such developments under current Texas state law and explored possible avenues for increased oversight, including engaging state representatives to pursue legislative changes. The court considered strategies such as coordinating with state agencies, forming committees with subject matter experts, conducting site visits to existing data centers, and facilitating town halls with developers like Core Scientific. No direct contract awards or procurement decisions were made, but the court emphasized the need for ongoing engagement with state lawmakers and regulatory bodies to manage future data center growth responsibly. A motion to continue addressing these issues was passed unanimously.