Texas AG's Office investigating land sale to data center in Taylor
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the sale of 16 acres of land in Taylor to data center developers. The land was originally sold for $10 in 1999 to be used as future parkland but was later sold for $10 million in 2025 for an AI data center project. The investigation will determine if the original trust and restrictions on the land were legally modified or released.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into a proposed AI data center development in Taylor, Texas. The inquiry centers on the sale of a 16-acre parcel of land that was originally designated for use as parkland.
The land was initially sold in 1999 by the Bland family to the Texas Parks and Rec Foundation for a nominal fee of $10, with the explicit purpose of future park development. Over time, ownership of the land was transferred to the Taylor Economic Development Corporation. In 2025, this 16-acre plot was then sold for $10 million to developers associated with the Blueprint Project's data centers.
The Attorney General's office will investigate the legality of this land transaction, specifically examining whether the trust provisions and restrictions from the original 1999 contract were properly modified or released to permit the data center's development. The Taylor Economic Development Board has declined to comment on the ongoing investigation.