Grayson County Board of Supervisors 7/9/2026

The Grayson County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on July 9, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved a rezoning request to allow the establishment of a livestock veterinary facility, supporting local agricultural enterprises. They also discussed and approved placing a referendum on the November ballot for a 1% local general retail sales tax increase dedicated exclusively to school capital projects, aiming to generate additional revenue for school construction and renovation. Additionally, the board received a report on a $1.5 million grant awarded from the Wellspring Foundation for outdoor recreation improvements across multiple community centers and parks, with plans underway for procurement and project implementation over two years. The meeting featured an extensive public discussion on the potential impacts of data centers, including environmental, power, and water resource concerns, with no current data center projects known in the county. The board expressed a consensus to work with the planning commission to develop policies and zoning language regarding data centers. Other topics included updates on local economic development projects and infrastructure concerns. No formal contracts or vendor awards were announced during the meeting.