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.
Madison County
Mixed Data Center Policies
Texas combines substantial, long-term sales-tax breaks for qualifying large data centers with grid-connection studies, fees, and infrastructure costs that can make projects slower and more expensive. Some large facilities may also face emergency power reductions or grid-stability requirements; the tax benefits have demanding eligibility conditions.
Rating and summary from Texas statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Madison County.
Specific to Madison County only.
current law · County measureLists a resolution titled “Establishment of Additional Data Centers in the State of Texas” on the Madison County Commissioners Court webpage, with a resolution PDF.Madison County, Texas Commissioners Court Resolution — Establishment of Additional Data Centers in the State of Texas
Timing
- Ends
- 180 days after adoption
The measure establishes a temporary moratorium on the establishment of additional data centers. The moratorium expires 180 days after adoption; all other provisions remain.
People behind it
- Madison County Commissioners Court
Issued and adopted the resolution concerning the establishment of additional data centers in Texas.
Sources
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