Hood County commissioners will reconsider moratorium on data centers, after narrowly voting against it
News ClipWFAA·Granbury, Hood County, TX·2/23/2026
The Hood County Commissioners Court in Texas will reconsider a moratorium on new data center developments in the county, after previously voting 3-2 against it. Residents are concerned about the potential impacts on public health, the environment, and the electricity and water supply. The commissioners will also vote on seeking a legal opinion from the Texas Attorney General and asking the governor to call a special session to address the rapid growth of data centers in the state.
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Gov: Hood County Commissioners Court, Texas Attorney General's office, Gov. Greg Abbott, Republican Party of Texas
GRANBURY, Texas — An influx of proposed data centers in Hood County is prompting residents to speak out, and local officials to consider putting a pause on new industrial projects in the area. Earlier this month, the Hood County Commissioners Court narrowly voted 3-2 against a moratorium on d