Skybox rep says Wichita Falls project still on track after election
Skybox Datacenters says its Wichita Falls project remains on track to begin in 2027 despite Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa’s pledge to impose a statewide moratorium on new data center approvals and construction. The company is working through permitting with ERCOT and says the project is properly zoned, will use limited water and will not strain the power grid.
Skybox Datacenters still expects to begin its Wichita Falls data center project in 2027, Chief Development Officer Haynes Strader said. The Dallas-based company plans to build six buildings on 225 acres it purchased from the city in 2025 for $14.6 million, with the project expected to create jobs and generate property tax revenue.
The project faces uncertainty after Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa pledged to halt new data center approvals and construction until the Texas Legislature adopts protective regulations. Strader said Skybox will work with the incoming administration and noted that the project is already subject to permitting delays, including ERCOT permits that are not expected until after December. He said more restrictive legislation could delay the development but maintained that the site is properly zoned and has community support.