Commissioners Court Regular Session 07/14/2026

The Hunt County Commissioners Court held a regular session on July 14, 2026, addressing various county matters including procurement and budgetary issues. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the introduction and discussion of a proposed data center project by Giga Energy near Royce City, Texas. The company presented details about the facility, emphasizing community engagement, environmental assessments, noise mitigation, and economic benefits including an estimated $7.2 million in annual county tax revenue and creation of approximately 20 high-paying jobs. Public concerns were raised regarding noise, water usage, property values, and long-term impacts, with commitments made to hold a town hall for further discussion. The court also approved amendments to the county's investment policy to enhance transparency and compliance, and authorized an increase in the service agreement for the L3 Harris radio system to cover additional radios and maintenance. Additionally, the court approved the dissolution of the county road crew, reallocating personnel and equipment to precincts, resulting in an estimated $331,000 in budget savings. Other actions included approval of various reports, budget amendments, and election orders related to emergency service districts and grant agreements. No votes were taken to approve or deny the data center project, as the county lacks authority over such approvals.