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Proposed 48‑MW AI data center draws mixed reaction from Miller County quorum court
Summary
Property owner Jacques Davidson outlined plans for a 48‑megawatt AI data center north of Texarkana, citing jobs and roughly $1.1 million in county tax revenue; justices and residents raised concerns about floodplain siting, insurance risks, and infrastructure demands, and the court agreed to arrange an opposing presentation.
Jacques Davidson, who said he and partners own land north of town, told the Miller County quorum court that he is pursuing a 48‑megawatt AI data center on the site and described utilities and infrastructure already in place.
"We have 48 megawatts of power out there," Davidson said, and he listed water availability, communications and natural gas among site resources. He estimated the development would create about 200 construction jobs and "at least 30" permanent positions after buildout, and he told the court the project team expects the county could receive roughly $1,100,000 in tax revenue.
Why it matters: the proposal touches on county economic development, land‑use and public‑safety considerations. Several court members and…
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