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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 13, 2026.

Public comments (35)

OpposedRaquel GonzalezAug 13, 2026

Stated that Martindale residents are strongly opposed to data centers and are watching local officials closely.

Commissioners Court - Aug 13, 2026 · 7:10 →
OpposedClaudia HollernAug 13, 2026

Expressed distrust over data center deals and land sales, presenting a petition with 300 signatures against polling closures and data centers.

Commissioners Court - Aug 13, 2026 · 51:59 →
ConcernedKelsey LingAug 13, 2026

Criticized the lack of transparency on agenda items like Project Hercules and Project Roller Coaster.

Commissioners Court - Aug 13, 2026 · 50:03 →
OpposedChris PugnettiAug 13, 2026

Condemned death threats against the judge but argued that recent land pre-sales have irreparably damaged public trust.

Commissioners Court - Aug 13, 2026 · 36:01 →
OpposedDiego MolinaAug 13, 2026

Voiced anger over data center agreements and county judge land dealings, calling for resignation.

Commissioners Court - Aug 13, 2026 · 30:40 →
OpposedBonnie MarshallAug 13, 2026

Criticized the heavy law enforcement presence at the meeting as intimidation and questioned transparency on data center approvals.

Commissioners Court - Aug 13, 2026 · 25:24 →
ConcernedBonita HeisenAug 13, 2026

Spoke on the importance of ethics, morals, and accountability in decision-making.

Commissioners Court - Aug 13, 2026 · 20:28 →
OpposedEsther Ducett-LedgerAug 13, 2026

Urged the court to stop data centers, highlighting negative impacts on the environment, animals, and children.

Commissioners Court - Aug 13, 2026 · 9:00 →
OpposedClaudia HollernMay 14, 2026

Expressed concern that data centers would harm local agriculture, cattle, and small businesses.

Commissioners Court - May 14, 2026 · 7:07 →
OpposedDixie WaldropMay 14, 2026

Expressed opposition to proposed data centers, highlighting extreme drought conditions and threats to the San Marcos River and local water supplies.

Commissioners Court - May 14, 2026 · 4:03 →
ConcernedBonnie MarshallMay 14, 2026

Criticized the county for moving quickly and signing secret development agreements and non-disclosure agreements regarding data centers.

Commissioners Court - May 14, 2026 · 11:02 →
SupportiveJoni FosterMay 14, 2026

Supported the data center resolution as a good next step and urged the county to protect water and electric rates.

Commissioners Court - May 14, 2026 · 15:15 →
ConcernedHarvey LoweMay 14, 2026

Raised concerns about public hearing audio quality and questioned commissioners about non-disclosure agreements.

Commissioners Court - May 14, 2026 · 19:03 →
OpposedTaylor RedmanMay 14, 2026

Urged the court to follow Hill County's lead by enacting a one-year moratorium on data centers.

Commissioners Court - May 14, 2026 · 19:52 →
OpposedMelinda SanchezMay 14, 2026

Spoke against data centers, citing resource depletion, heat generation, and health risks.

Commissioners Court - May 14, 2026 · 22:42 →
OpposedUnidentified ResidentMay 14, 2026

Expressed deep concern over environmental and health threats posed by data centers and urged the court to wait and conduct research.

Commissioners Court - May 14, 2026 · 26:00 →
OpposedJohn CastilloMay 14, 2026

Urged the court to protect the community and implement a moratorium on data center developments.

Commissioners Court - May 14, 2026 · 30:32 →
SupportiveNick McIntyreMay 14, 2026

Invited the community to the grand opening of Juniper Springs subdivision.

Commissioners Court - May 14, 2026 · 38:32 →
ConcernedChris PugnettiMay 14, 2026

Praised Resolution 29-2026 but urged the court to include independent health and safety impact assessments and request a moratorium.

Commissioners Court - May 14, 2026 · 39:20 →
OpposedTori Bleg-MartinMay 14, 2026

Shared personal distress over a proposed data center adjacent to her family's ranch and its devastating impact on livestock, wildlife, and land.

Commissioners Court - May 14, 2026 · 47:56 →
OpposedJohn CarterApr 23, 2026

Argued against the industrialization of the county and cited state party priorities.

Commissioners Court - Apr 23, 2026 · 15:09 →
OpposedAlan RudmanApr 23, 2026

Stated that the lack of restrictions on data centers is an outrage.

Commissioners Court - Apr 23, 2026 · 7:34 →
ConcernedBrad FreyApr 23, 2026

Expressed concern about the environmental impact of data centers.

Commissioners Court - Apr 23, 2026 · 3:55 →
ConcernedMary HeathApr 23, 2026

Expressed concern about the long-term impact on water and air quality.

Commissioners Court - Apr 23, 2026 · 13:25 →
OpposedSuzy CarterApr 23, 2026

Requested a postponement of the Lockhart Property, LLC agreement and cited resolutions from other counties.

Commissioners Court - Apr 23, 2026 · 8:33 →
ConcernedTaylor RudmanApr 23, 2026

Urged the court to use all available tools to protect the community from industrial expansion.

Commissioners Court - Apr 23, 2026 · 5:20 →
ConcernedClaudia HollernFeb 26, 2026

Expressed opposition to data centers and welcomed the proposed workshop to examine resource impacts.

Commissioners Court - Feb 26, 2026 · 24:02 →
OpposedEmma UtzingerFeb 26, 2026

Warned about high water usage, carbon emissions, and electricity costs tied to data centers, urging the court to decline such projects.

Commissioners Court - Feb 26, 2026 · 11:10 →
ConcernedBonita HeisenFeb 26, 2026

Raised concerns about air pollution permits, gas generators, and toxic emissions associated with data centers in Central Texas.

Commissioners Court - Feb 26, 2026 · 7:29 →
ConcernedMary EisenbergFeb 26, 2026

Expressed deep concern over rapid data center expansion, citing data center water and energy consumption and lack of transparency.

Commissioners Court - Feb 26, 2026 · 4:02 →
OpposedMarae BlondeFeb 26, 2026

Expressed strong opposition to data center construction in Lockhart due to water and electricity usage concerns.

Commissioners Court - Feb 26, 2026 · 24:49 →
ConcernedColin StricklandFeb 26, 2026

Recommended a cautious approach to industrial projects that threaten reliable regional water and energy resources.

Commissioners Court - Feb 26, 2026 · 25:30 →
ConcernedAnna LydonFeb 26, 2026

Discussed local water monitoring at Lockhart State Park and urged officials to treat local water as a finite, vulnerable resource.

Commissioners Court - Feb 26, 2026 · 26:36 →
OpposedKristen AndrewsFeb 26, 2026

Spoke about drought conditions, agricultural water strain, and pollution risks from data center expansion.

Commissioners Court - Feb 26, 2026 · 12:38 →
ConcernedAngelica MesaFeb 26, 2026

Noted community concerns over transparency and requested a public town hall meeting regarding data center impacts.

Commissioners Court - Feb 26, 2026 · 14:12 →

News & external sources (10)

Community Impact Austin

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Austin American-StatesmanOct 8, 2026

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Austin American-StatesmanOct 7, 2026

Controversial data center project gets second chance after community pushback

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Austin American-StatesmanOct 6, 2026

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Austin American-StatesmanOct 6, 2026

Elon Musk says Terafab is weighing another partner besides Intel

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The Business JournalsOct 1, 2026

'City' for builders in Caldwell County serves as a key part of region's hardware ecosystem

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The Business JournalsSep 28, 2026

Huge data center site near Uhland released into Caldwell County purview

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Austin American-StatesmanSep 27, 2026

Tesla says Gigafactory Texas helps power Semi production milestone

In April, Tesla said its first Semi rolled off its production line in a new factory next to Gigafactory Nevada in Sparks.Tesla Inc.Tesla Inc. says it is now producing up to 1,000 Semi trucks a week as it works ...

Austin American-StatesmanSep 24, 2026

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