Resolution·Passed
Somervell County Commissioners Court unanimously passes data center resolution
Somervell County's Commissioners Court unanimously passed a resolution opposing further data center construction until the Texas Legislature addresses regulatory concerns.
- Aug 18, 2026Vote — passed — Somervell County's Commissioners Court unanimously passed a resolution opposing further data center construction until the Texas Legislature addresses regulatory concerns. source
Proposed moratorium·Failed
Somervell County commissioner's data center moratorium proposal voted down
A moratorium on data center construction introduced by a Somervell County commissioner was voted down before the court later adopted a resolution instead.
- Aug 18, 2026Vote — failed — A moratorium on data center construction introduced by a Somervell County commissioner was voted down before the court later adopted a resolution instead. source
Resolution·Passed
Somervell County passes data center resolution after moratorium voted down
After his proposed data center moratorium was voted down, Somervell County Commissioner Chip Joslin presented a resolution instead to put the Commissioners Court on record about data center concerns, which was adopted.
- Aug 13, 2026Vote — passed — After his proposed data center moratorium was voted down, Somervell County Commissioner Chip Joslin presented a resolution instead to put the Commissioners Court on record about data center concerns, which was adopted. source
Proposed moratorium·Failed
Proposed data center moratorium
A prior moratorium proposal was voted down before the county passed its opposition resolution.
- Mar 9, 2026Vote — failed
Resolution·Passed
Resolution opposing new data center development pending legislative action
Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution opposing new data center development until the legislature addresses concerns, including a formal letter on data centers and water usage.
- May 5, 2026Vote — passed