Texas rejects settlement that could cut proposed data center from 2,523 to 1,375 acres

Texas' Hood County commissioners have rejected a settlement that would have reduced a proposed data center project from about 2,523 acres to 1,375 acres. They also unanimously denied the developer's appeal against an earlier decision to reject permits for the project, bringing a possible court fight closer. The decisions came on Tuesday, October 13, after hours of public testimony and debate over the Comanche Circle data center project. Developer Sailfish Investors had reportedly offered to reduce the project's size and make commitments on water-efficient cooling, building setbacks, light pollution and road repairs in an effort to reach an agreement with the county.However, commissioners voted 3-1 against the settlement, with Kevin Andrews the only member voting against its rejection. Commissioner Nanette Samuelson was absent.