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Somervell County

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ResolutionPassed

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.

  1. Aug 18, 2026Vote — passedSomervell County's Commissioners Court unanimously passed a resolution opposing further data center construction until the Texas Legislature addresses regulatory concerns. source
Proposed moratoriumFailed

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.

  1. Aug 18, 2026Vote — failedA moratorium on data center construction introduced by a Somervell County commissioner was voted down before the court later adopted a resolution instead. source
ResolutionPassed

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.

  1. Aug 13, 2026Vote — passedAfter 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 moratoriumFailed

Proposed data center moratorium

A prior moratorium proposal was voted down before the county passed its opposition resolution.

  1. Mar 9, 2026Vote — failed
ResolutionPassed

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.

  1. May 5, 2026Vote — passed