The Hill County Commissioners Court has scheduled a public hearing on a petition seeking the creation of an agricultural development district that supporters say would help protect farmland from industrial development, including data centers. Authorized under Chapter 60 of the Texas Agriculture Code, agricultural development districts are special-purpose governmental bodies created to promote ag development … Continue reading Residents submit petition for ag development district
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County settles lawsuit over moratorium
The Hill County Commissioners Court approved a settlement agreement with RCM Hill in a special meeting Tuesday, June 30, after the developer sued the county over its data center moratorium. After convening in executive session, the court unanimously approved settling the lawsuit by paying the plaintiff’s legal fees of up to $100,000. The court also … Continue reading County settles lawsuit over moratorium
Federal suit moves forward despite county reversal
The federal lawsuit filed against Hill County over its now-rescinded data center moratorium remains pending, County Attorney David Holmes said at a Hill County Commissioners Court meeting last week. Following an executive session during the Tuesday, June 9 meeting, Holmes told those in attendance that county officials had hoped rescinding the moratorium would lead to … Continue reading Federal suit moves forward despite county reversal
County rescinds data center moratorium
The Hill County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to rescind the county's one-year moratorium on new data center construction in a special meeting Thursday, June 4, but other proposals were approved in an effort to rein in large-scale development. The court originally approved the moratorium May 12 amid growing interest in data center development and increasing … Continue reading County rescinds data center moratorium
Developer sues over data center moratorium
A data center developer filed a lawsuit Wednesday, May 27, against Hill County and the three members of the commissioners court who recently voted to enact a one-year data center moratorium. In the lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, RCM Hill, LLC outlined its complaint against the … Continue reading Developer sues over data center moratorium
Precinct 3 commissioner’s resignation on court agenda
The Hill County Commissioners Court will meet in a special session at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 4, to discuss the resignation of a commissioner and ongoing data center litigation. The court is expected to accept the resignation of Precinct 3 Commissioner Scotty Hawkins. The commissioner is in the middle of his term, with the Precinct … Continue reading Precinct 3 commissioner’s resignation on court agenda
Court hears moratorium feedback in regular session
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, May 26, and continued to hear public comment on large-scale development in Hill County prior to discussing regular county business. Several residents spoke during open forum about transparency, public safety and the county’s handling of industrial development projects, particularly ongoing discussions surrounding the data … Continue reading Court hears moratorium feedback in regular session
Hill County passes first data center moratorium
The Hill County Commissioners Court passed a one-year moratorium on new data center construction in unincorporated areas of the county last week. Precinct 1 Commissioner Jim Holcomb (left) introduced the measure, which gained support from Precinct 2 Commissioner Larry Crumpton (right). County Judge Shane Brassell (center) cast the tie-breaking vote to pass the measure. County … Continue reading Hill County passes first data center moratorium
Hill County commissioners act on data center concerns
In a special meeting Friday, April 24, Hill County commissioners passed a resolution on data center regulations and rescinded tax abatement guidelines in response to citizen feedback. Hill County residents have turned out to speak at recent meetings with concerns about the number of solar, wind and now data center proposals in the area. They … Continue reading Hill County commissioners act on data center concerns
Citizens voice concerns about Nexus data center negotiations
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in regular session Tuesday, February 24 and heard from concerned residents as tax abatement negotiations continue with the Nexus data center project near Hubbard.Commissioners approved a reinvestment zone for the data center at a February 10 meeting, laying the groundwork for a possible future tax abatement agreement. Linda Polley … Continue reading Citizens voice concerns about Nexus data center negotiations
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