Grayson County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission 8/18/2026

The Grayson County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission held a meeting on August 18, 2026, primarily to discuss policies and regulations concerning data centers within the county. The discussion focused on current zoning laws that allow data processing and call centers in industrial zones, the limited availability of industrial sites with public utilities, and the potential impacts of modern high-energy data centers, including electrical demand, water usage, noise, and environmental concerns. The board considered the need for special use permits to regulate data center size, energy generation methods, and environmental impacts, emphasizing the importance of defining clear policies and application requirements. They also discussed potential revenue benefits from data centers, the limited job creation during operation, and the challenges of balancing increased costs such as health insurance and infrastructure upgrades. The meeting concluded with plans to develop a regulatory framework and policy addendum to address data center development more effectively, including possible requirements for developers to invest in local infrastructure improvements.