Citizen petition·Active
Citizen petition to pause data center development circulated by Commissioners Court
Following the court's resolution, Anderson County commissioners approved collecting signatures for a citizen petition aimed at pausing data center developments, asking Gov. Greg Abbott and state regulators to pause data center development until more information is available about impacts on water and the environment; the petition opened online and in-person and was open for signatures until May 31.
- May 18, 2026Citizen petition filed — Following the court's resolution, Anderson County commissioners approved collecting signatures for a citizen petition aimed at pausing data center developments, asking Gov. Greg Abbott and state regulators to pause data center development until more information is available about impacts on water and the environment; the petition opened online and in-person and was open for signatures until May 31. source
Resolution·Passed
Resolution seeking state regulation and pause of data center development in Anderson County
The Anderson County Commissioners Court approved a resolution authorizing a letter from the court and a separate citizen petition to be sent to the governor and state officials regarding data center development in unincorporated areas of the county, seeking a pause on planned or in-process projects to allow for better regulation.
- May 8, 2026Vote — passed — The Anderson County Commissioners Court approved a resolution authorizing a letter from the court and a separate citizen petition to be sent to the governor and state officials regarding data center development in unincorporated areas of the county, seeking a pause on planned or in-process projects to allow for better regulation. source
Economic development agreement·Under review
381 agreement with BMI and NextEra power plant presentation
Agenda discussion of legal issues surrounding a Chapter 381 agreement with BMI (Bitcoin Mining Institute), and a presentation by NextEra Energy Resources on a potential power plant project.
- Apr 7, 2026Hearing held — NextEra Energy Resources presentation on potential power plant project.
Resolution·Passed
Resolution authorizing citizen petition to state officials on data centers
Commissioners Court passed Resolution R-04-2026 approving and authorizing transmittal of a letter and citizen petition to state officials regarding data center developments in unincorporated areas — modeled on Hunt County's approach. A petition was then opened for citizens to sign, open until May 31, 2026.
- May 18, 2026Citizen petition filed — Citizen petition opened for signatures, open until 5/31/26.
- May 18, 2026Vote — passed — Resolution passed unanimously; petition opened same day.