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.
San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto County.
Specific to San Jacinto County only.
pending · County measureThis proposed resolution would seek Texas legislative authority for San Jacinto County to establish permitting parameters for data centers and potentially other high-impact developments, including projects affecting roads and county services.San Jacinto County Proposed High-Load Facility Permitting Policy Resolution (2026)
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