The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
Erath County
Neutral Data Center Policies
Erath County enacted a resolution urging stronger statewide data-center rules and more local authority, but it does not directly limit data-center construction or operations.
current law · County measureReported advocacy resolution, not a verified binding development restriction.Erath County Resolution for Enhanced Regulation of Data Centers (October 13, 2026) — sponsored/adopted by the Erath County Commissioners Court, presented by County Judge Brandon J. Huckabee
What this means
The resolution asks state leaders for stronger data-center rules and more local authority, but the sources describe it as a request—not a county rule that directly limits building or operating data centers. It therefore creates no meaningful immediate requirements or benefits for projects. It calls for enhanced regulations throughout the state.
People behind it
- Jason Gardner
Land Development Director who explained the proposed resolution.
- Brandon Huckabee
County Judge who discussed more local control regarding data centers. Sponsorship and presentation claim in row title unverified.
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Advocacy only: a reported call for enhanced regulations throughout the state. No direct operator obligation or local ban is verified without the operative resolution text.
Sources
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