Plantersville board approves resolution opposing large-scale developments, data centers

Apr 20, 2026

The board voted unanimously to send a resolution to the Grimes County Commissioners Court and Judge Fauth expressing concern about cumulative impacts of large-scale development, energy infrastructure, battery storage, and data centers on local roads, drainage, flood risk, water resources and public safety capacity.

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Mayor Kim Allphin read a proposed letter and resolution expressing concern about the increasing number of large-scale development, energy infrastructure, battery storage and data center projects in Grimes County and across Texas. The resolution cites worries about cumulative impacts on regional infrastructure, rural roadways, drainage, flood risk, water resources and public safety capacity and was directed to Judge Fauth and the Grimes County Commissioners.

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