Proposed Hunt County data center near Royse City under new ownership

Proposed Hunt County data center near Royse City under new ownership

News ClipRoyse City Herald-Banner·Royse City, Hunt County, TX·7/9/2026

A proposed $384 million data center in western Hunt County, Texas, originally registered by BT Gateway Data Center LLC, is now under the ownership of GIGA. Hunt County officials plan to hold public discussions, including a community town hall, to address questions and expectations regarding the project.

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Gov: Hunt County, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Hunt County Commissioners Court

The article reports a change in ownership for a proposed $384 million data center project in western Hunt County, Texas. Originally registered by BT Gateway Data Center LLC with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation on June 23, the development is now owned by GIGA. The project involves a 100,000-square-foot data center planned at 4989 County Road 2656, in unincorporated Hunt County, north of Highway 66 and east of Royse City.

Hunt County officials, including Precinct 3 Commissioner Garry Smith, announced the ownership change and held a pre-development meeting with GIGA representatives. GIGA has committed to discussing the project publicly at an upcoming Hunt County Commissioners Court meeting and holding a community town hall. County leaders have provided GIGA with a list of questions and expectations they want addressed during these public forums.