Economic development agreement·Under review
Archer County Commissioners Court Holds Workshop & Public Forum on Data Center/BESS Tax Implications
On Thursday, May 21, 2026, the Archer County Commissioners Court held a tax-implications workshop followed by a public Q&A session on a proposed Google data center (2,800 acres on Three Way Road) and a Vesper Energy Battery Energy Storage System (2,300 acres on DeMoss Road), drawing nearly 50 residents. County Attorney Jordyn Berend said Texas counties lack zoning authority outside municipalities and that a moratorium 'could not be enforced,' while County Judge Randy Jackson said the court's powers were limited because the projects sit on privately purchased land.
- May 21, 2026Hearing held — On Thursday, May 21, 2026, the Archer County Commissioners Court held a tax-implications workshop followed by a public Q&A session on a proposed Google data center (2,800 acres on Three Way Road) and a Vesper Energy Battery Energy Storage System (2,300 acres on DeMoss Road), drawing nearly 50 residents. County Attorney Jordyn Berend said Texas counties lack zoning authority outside municipalities and that a moratorium 'could not be enforced,' while County Judge Randy Jackson said the court's powers were limited because the projects sit on privately purchased land. source
Economic development agreement·Failed
Archer County Commissioners Deny Tax Abatement for Google Data Center (Project Raptor)
The Archer County Commissioners Court voted unanimously on Monday, June 22, 2026 to deny a tax abatement request tied to a data center project (known as 'Project Raptor') proposed by Dynamo Ventures LLC on roughly 2,800 acres, which is expected to serve as infrastructure for Google. County Judge Randy Jackson said the court wanted to see what state regulations/incentives emerge before reducing local tax revenue, and the vote came after more than 30 residents voiced opposition at a packed meeting.
- Jun 22, 2026Vote — failed — The Archer County Commissioners Court voted unanimously on Monday, June 22, 2026 to deny a tax abatement request tied to a data center project (known as 'Project Raptor') proposed by Dynamo Ventures LLC on roughly 2,800 acres, which is expected to serve as infrastructure for Google. County Judge Randy Jackson said the court wanted to see what state regulations/incentives emerge before reducing local tax revenue, and the vote came after more than 30 residents voiced opposition at a packed meeting. source
Economic development agreement·Under review
Project Raptor data center and Chapter 312 abatements
Project Raptor is a proposed $1B data center development reportedly of interest to Google. Discussed across three meetings, most recently regarding Chapter 312 tax abatements for the project.
- May 11, 2026Hearing held — Chapter 312 abatements for Project Raptor discussed.
- Apr 13, 2026Introduced on agenda — First appeared on agenda.