Residents raise concerns about data center, wind turbines and solar farms during Hill County public comment

During the Feb. 24, 2026 open forum of the Hill County Commissioners Court, several residents raised land-use and infrastructure concerns but the court took no recorded action in response.

Resident Linda Polly told the court she was concerned about the county accepting more large-scale projects that could affect private property, citing wind turbines, solar farms and data centers as examples. Resident Amy Teal raised concern specifically about a proposed data center in Hubbard and later, during a public hearing on a plat cancellation, asked that more information be provided to the public prior to hearings on such matters. Resident Jo Price reported problems or concerns with County Road 2401N. Resident Jeff Mashburn expressed worries about wind turbines and a solar farm.

The transcript records these remarks as public comment; it does not record any direct response from commissioners, any referral to staff for follow-up, or any vote tied to the topics raised. On the same agenda the court proceeded with administrative business including budget amendments, account transfers, procurement advertising authorization, interlocal agreements and the plat cancellation for a never-installed subdivision road (Linda Lee Xing) in Pioneers Cove, which the court approved after the public hearing.

Because the comments were made during public comment and a later public hearing, they are recorded in the minutes but do not constitute formal objections or appeals under any statutory deadline shown in the transcript. Residents seeking county follow-up or formal review should consult county staff or future agendas for any action items that might arise from these comments.