Mayor reports annexation update; Riot Corsicana data center expected within ~2 years

Sep 8, 2026

Mayor Max Taylor said Riot Corsicana's David Schatz estimates about two years before a second data center is operational and expects to 'maximize the use of the 1G,' which could mean 2–3 years of Oncor franchise fees. County planning has recently learned of Oak Valley's annexation and 911 services requested resolutions to update mapping.

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Mayor Max Taylor updated the council on annexation developments related to Riot Corsicana and another data center. He said David Schatz of Riot Corsicana estimated about two years before the second data center is up and running and "fully expects to maximize the use of the 1G," providing a period of franchise-fee revenue tied to Oncor as the project develops.

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