Hill County TX 1-Year Data Center & Energy Storage Moratorium (ADOPTED…
Hill County TX 1-Year Data Center & Energy Storage Moratorium (ADOPTED May 12, RESCINDED June 5 2026)
Hill County, TX · BoC resolution (rescinded) (2026-05-12)
- Status
- Repealed / replaced
- Expired
- June 5, 2026
- Applies to
- Data center developers seeking approvals in Hill County
- Enforced by
- Hill County government / planning
First Texas county moratorium pausing new data center and energy storage construction in unincorporated areas for up to one year; rescinded June 5, 2026 after $100M developer lawsuit and replaced by developer checklist.
Who is protected: Hill County residents and ratepayers
Legal detail
First Texas county moratorium pausing new data center and energy storage construction in unincorporated areas for up to one year; rescinded June 5, 2026 after $100M developer lawsuit and replaced by developer checklist. Citation: BoC resolution (rescinded).
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Hill County, TX |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Enacted | May 12, 2026 |
| Citation | BoC resolution (rescinded) (2026-05-12) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Agency page | Hill County TX 1-Year Data Center & Energy Storage Moratorium (ADOPTED May 12, RESCINDED June 5 2026) — source |
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