Planning and Zoning Commission approves data center
News ClipThe University Star·San Marcos, Hays County, TX·1/21/2026
The San Marcos Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-2 to approve a 199-acre data center project proposed by Highlander Real Estate Partners. While some residents and union workers supported the project for the jobs and economic benefits, others expressed concerns over the data center's water usage, environmental impact, and use of AI technology.
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Gov: San Marcos Planning and Zoning Commission, Hays County
The San Marcos Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-2 to approve a data center at its Jan. 13 meeting The proposed data center is set to be located on Francis Harris Lane on a plot of 199.19 acres of land. A total of 94 public comments from San Marcos and Hays County residents, students and...