Comal County TX Resolution on Data Center Impacts (Request for State Action)
Comal County, TX · Commissioners Court resolution requesting state action: (1) environmental-impact research, (2) full water-use transparency, (3) review/repeal of TX Qualified Data Center sales-tax exemption
The Comal County (TX) Commissioners Court adopted a resolution requesting that the State of Texas conduct research on environmental impacts of data centers, require transparent water-usage reporting from operators, and review or repeal the State Sales Tax Exemption for Qualified Data Centers. The resolution noted that cumulative regional water demand from multiple data-center facilities could materially affect local availability in drought-prone areas. Texas counties lack zoning authority, so this is the principal county-level instrument available.
Technical detail
Commissioners Court resolution requesting state action: (1) environmental-impact research, (2) full water-use transparency, (3) review/repeal of TX Qualified Data Center sales-tax exemption. TX county zoning powers limited; resolution is the available tool.
Who is protected: Comal County, TX residents
Who must comply: Data-center developers and operators seeking permits, rezonings, or approvals in Comal County, TX
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Comal County, TX |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2026-05-15 |
| Enacted | 2026-05-15 |
| Citation | Commissioners Court resolution requesting state action: (1) environmental-impact research, (2) full water-use transparency, (3) review/repeal of TX Qualified Data Center sales-tax exemption |
| Enforced by | Comal County, TX government |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-07-10 |
| Official source | Comal County seeks guidance from state regarding data center impacts (Herald-Zeitung) ↗ |
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