Data center opponents urge Bowie County Commissioners to use available regulatory laws
Residents in Bowie County, Texas, urged the Bowie County Commissioners to utilize existing regulatory laws to address the construction of digital data centers. Opponents emphasized that the commissioners possess the authority to act on these developments. Richie Grant was among the residents who spoke during the public comment period.
Residents of Bowie County, Texas, voiced strong opposition to the construction of digital data centers during a regular Bowie County Commissioners meeting held on Monday, July 13, 2026, in New Boston. Speaker Richie Grant, representing numerous concerned citizens, directly addressed the commissioners, asserting that they are not powerless and should use available regulatory laws to manage or control these developments.
The meeting saw dozens of residents attend to show their collective opposition. The core message from the community was a call to action for the local government to exercise its authority regarding data center projects.