Granbury City Council Meeting: September 15, 2026

The City of Granbury held a City Council meeting on September 15, 2026, where significant discussion focused on zoning ordinances related to data centers and power generation facilities. The council considered amending the zoning ordinance to include supplemental standards such as a special use permit (SUP) requirement and setbacks of up to 1,000 feet from property lines. Public comments expressed concerns about environmental and health impacts, including noise, air quality, and water usage, particularly regarding a proposed large data center project known as Project Patriot. The council debated the balance between local regulations and state preemption laws, noting that state regulations set minimum setbacks for power generation facilities, which the city must follow. Ultimately, the council approved the ordinance amendment with the condition that it is subject to state law preemption but later postponed final action on the ordinance until February 2027 to allow further study and refinement. Additionally, the council discussed a proposed interlocal agreement with Hood County for emergency dispatch services, which included a significant proposed cost increase from approximately $147,000 to nearly $698,000 annually. The council expressed concerns about the fairness of this increase given the city's substantial tax contributions to the county and the lack of communication from the county. The council approved submitting an official ballot for the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool board elections and agreed to seek further negotiations with the county on dispatch service costs.