Economic development agreement·Tabled
Chapter 312 tax abatement agreements for Paloma Energy Center, Paloma BESS, and Firefly Fields Energy Center
Items previously scheduled under Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code regarding tax abatement agreements for Paloma Energy Center, LLC, Paloma BESS, LLC, and Firefly Fields Energy Center, LLC will not be considered at the August 24, 2026 meeting.
- Aug 24, 2026Other — Items previously scheduled under Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code regarding tax abatement agreements for Paloma Energy Center, LLC, Paloma BESS, LLC, and Firefly Fields Energy Center, LLC will not be considered at the August 24, 2026 meeting. source
Economic development agreement·Passed
Colorado County establishes reinvestment zones for two energy projects
Colorado County Commissioners Court voted to create reinvestment zones for Paloma Energy's battery energy storage system (BESS) project and Firefly Field Energy's proposed solar farm, a procedural step that allows the county to negotiate potential tax abatement agreements with the developers. County Judge Ty Prause noted that establishing a reinvestment zone does not automatically grant an abatement, calling it a negotiation tool, and said counties in Texas have limited land-use authority since they lack general zoning powers.
- Aug 24, 2026Vote — passed — Colorado County Commissioners Court voted to create reinvestment zones for Paloma Energy's battery energy storage system (BESS) project and Firefly Field Energy's proposed solar farm, a procedural step that allows the county to negotiate potential tax abatement agreements with the developers. County Judge Ty Prause noted that establishing a reinvestment zone does not automatically grant an abatement, calling it a negotiation tool, and said counties in Texas have limited land-use authority since they lack general zoning powers. source
Economic development agreement·Introduced
Chapter 312 Tax Abatement/PILOT for Paloma BESS, LLC
The Commissioners Court noticed a meeting to consider approval of a Chapter 312 Tax Abatement Agreement/PILOT for Paloma BESS, LLC, a battery energy storage system project.
- Aug 24, 2026Introduced on agenda — The Commissioners Court noticed a meeting to consider approval of a Chapter 312 Tax Abatement Agreement/PILOT for Paloma BESS, LLC, a battery energy storage system project. source
Economic development agreement·Under review
Reinvestment zone designation and tax abatement guideline amendment
Public hearing notices for designating Colorado County as a reinvestment zone to enable tax abatements, and a related amendment to the county's tax abatement guidelines.
- Mar 9, 2026Hearing held