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Economic development agreementUnder review

Interlocal Agreement with City of Lockhart regarding Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (includes Data Center at Highway 142 - Turner Crest)

Item H.4 places on the agenda a proposed Interlocal Agreement between Caldwell County and the City of Lockhart concerning a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ). The county previously held discussion-only on a development agreement for a Data Center located on Highway 142 (Turner Crest project); the TIRZ ILA relates to county participation and reinvestment zone financing tied to that development area.

  1. Jan 8, 2026Introduced on agenda — Item H.4 places on the agenda a proposed Interlocal Agreement between Caldwell County and the City of Lockhart concerning a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ). The county previously held discussion-only on a development agreement for a Data Center located on Highway 142 (Turner Crest project); the TIRZ ILA relates to county participation and reinvestment zone financing tied to that development area. source
Economic development agreementPassed

Commissioners approve development agreements for two data center campuses

A Caldwell County spokesperson confirmed that county commissioners approved development agreements for two data center campuses in the county, with the agreements approved at the April 9 and April 23, 2026 Commissioners Court meetings, amid ongoing resident concern over lack of transparency on data center negotiations.

  1. Apr 23, 2026Vote — passed — A Caldwell County spokesperson confirmed that county commissioners approved development agreements for two data center campuses in the county, with the agreements approved at the April 9 and April 23, 2026 Commissioners Court meetings, amid ongoing resident concern over lack of transparency on data center negotiations. source
Economic development agreementTabled

Commissioners table separate development agreement with EDC Austin LLC

At the same March 26 meeting where they approved the Chapter 312 tax abatement, Caldwell County Commissioners voted to table discussion and action on a separate development agreement between the county and EDC Austin LLC, citing the county's limited authority over development compared to municipalities.

  1. Mar 26, 2026Vote — tabled — At the same March 26 meeting where they approved the Chapter 312 tax abatement, Caldwell County Commissioners voted to table discussion and action on a separate development agreement between the county and EDC Austin LLC, citing the county's limited authority over development compared to municipalities. source
Economic development agreementPassed

Commissioners approve Chapter 312 tax abatement for Edged Energy data center near Maxwell

Caldwell County Commissioners approved a Chapter 312 tax abatement agreement with EDC Austin LLC tied to a proposed Edged Energy data center campus of roughly 330 acres off SH 142 near Maxwell, with total projected improvements referenced at roughly $7.3 billion, structured as a 10-year abatement with Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) payments to help stabilize county revenue.

  1. Mar 26, 2026Vote — passed — Caldwell County Commissioners approved a Chapter 312 tax abatement agreement with EDC Austin LLC tied to a proposed Edged Energy data center campus of roughly 330 acres off SH 142 near Maxwell, with total projected improvements referenced at roughly $7.3 billion, structured as a 10-year abatement with Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) payments to help stabilize county revenue. source
ResolutionPassed

Caldwell County Commissioners Court passes resolution calling for state regulation of data centers

The Caldwell County Commissioners Court unanimously passed a resolution opposing data center development in water-constrained regions and calling on the Texas Legislature/Governor to grant counties land-use authority and require impact disclosures before new data center projects proceed. County Judge Hoppy Haden criticized Gov. Abbott for not calling a special session on the issue.

  1. May 14, 2026Vote — passed — The Caldwell County Commissioners Court unanimously passed a resolution opposing data center development in water-constrained regions and calling on the Texas Legislature/Governor to grant counties land-use authority and require impact disclosures before new data center projects proceed. County Judge Hoppy Haden criticized Gov. Abbott for not calling a special session on the issue. source
Economic development agreementUnder review

Turner Crest Data Center Development Agreement on Highway 142

At the December 23, 2025 meeting (referenced in the January 8, 2026 packet minutes), a Kimley-Horn representative presented an on-site plan for the Highway 142-Turner Crest data center project, and Commissioner Theriot discussed the proposed development agreement items, including a non-water power system. Item was discussion only.

  1. Dec 23, 2025Other — At the December 23, 2025 meeting (referenced in the January 8, 2026 packet minutes), a Kimley-Horn representative presented an on-site plan for the Highway 142-Turner Crest data center project, and Commissioner Theriot discussed the proposed development agreement items, including a non-water power system. Item was discussion only. source
ResolutionIntroduced

Resolution regarding Data Centers

The Caldwell County website navigation references an 'About Data Centers' page and a 'Resolution regarding Data Centers,' indicating the county has addressed data centers through a resolution. No specific action details or dates are provided in this navigation/agenda-index text.

  1. Aug 11, 2026Other — The Caldwell County website navigation references an 'About Data Centers' page and a 'Resolution regarding Data Centers,' indicating the county has addressed data centers through a resolution. No specific action details or dates are provided in this navigation/agenda-index text. source
Economic development agreementUnder review

Project Bumblebee and Prime Data Center economic development negotiations

Multiple agenda items on Project Bumblebee data center discussion and economic development negotiations, and discussion/action on Prime Data Center.

  1. Mar 26, 2026Introduced on agenda
ResolutionPassed

Resolution 29-2026 on the establishment of additional data centers

Passed Resolution 29-2026 concerning the establishment of additional data centers in the State of Texas. Community members had requested consideration of a moratorium during public comment, and the Court separately held a workshop reviewing county authority and limitations under Texas law regarding data centers (including the illegality of moratoriums).

  1. May 14, 2026Vote — passed