Local ordinance
Hill County — One-Year Data Center Construction Pause
Where it stands
Lifecycle
- ✓
Proposed
Brought before the city or county as a proposed ordinance.
- ✓
Hearing
Studied with public input on its local impact.
- ✓
Vote
Put to a vote by the council or commissioners court.
- 4
Adopted — current stage
Approved and in effect locally.
What it does
Hill County approved a one-year pause on new data center construction, with county leaders citing concerns over water use, power demand, noise, and public safety.
Why it matters
It is among the first Texas counties to try to slow data center development — a test of how much power rural counties actually have to protect residents.
Last action: Pause approved · May 12, 2026
Summary is our own words, for general information only and not legal advice. The stages shown reflect the standard Texas legislative process; follow the link above for the official record.