Community pushback pauses Fort Worth vote on tax break for $1.1 billion data‑center project
News ClipCBS News·Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX·3/31/2026
Community organizers and residents in Fort Worth successfully delayed a City Council vote on a proposed tax abatement for a $1.1 billion data center project. Opposition centered on concerns about rapid data center expansion, infrastructure strain, noise, environmental impact, and inadequate city regulations. The vote has been rescheduled for April 28, with residents pushing for stronger ordinances.
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A significant community turnout at Fort Worth City Hall on Tuesday led to an unexpected pause in a proposed tax abatement for a major $1.1 billion data center development in west Fort Worth. The facility is planned near Interstate 20 and Chapin School Road in the Veale Ranch area.
Dozens of residents and community organizers expressed strong opposition during public comment, urging the council to scrutinize the rapid growth of data centers across the city. Speakers like Peter Irvin highlighted the industry's swift expansion, likening it to the