Fannin County commissioners approve temporary moratoria on data centers, biosolids and crypto mining

Jan 14, 2026

The Fannin County Board approved temporary moratoria through June 30, 2026, on applications for new data centers, acceptance of biosolids and crypto/Bitcoin mining, citing worries about power, water and environmental impacts and the need for further study.

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Fannin County commissioners on an early‑year agenda vote approved three separate, temporary moratoria that pause county consideration of new data centers, the acceptance of biosolids and crypto (Bitcoin) mining operations until June 30, 2026.

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