Project Jack/Wise County Water: Stop the Data Centers!!
Project Jack/Wise County Water: Stop the Data Centers!!
The Issue
Jack and Wise County Commissioners Court and the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
We, the residents of Jack county, demand a permanent denial of tax abatements and strict water-usage limits for the proposed data center at Hwy 199 and FM 2210. Our community relies on the Trinity Aquifer for farming, livestock, and domestic wells. This industrial project threatens our livelihood by:
- Depleting Shared Aquifers: Massive cooling needs could dry up neighboring wells
- Lacking Resource Transparency: No comprehensive Hydrogeological impact study has been shared with public
- Straining Rural Infrastructure: Our roads and local grid were not built industrial-scale energy consumption
We are a resident of Jack County and moved to the country, surrounded by the natural beauty and tranquility that so many of us cherish. It's a place where families have lived for generations, enjoying the peace, quiet, and lush landscapes that define our community. However, our home along with many others in the area are under threat from a proposed data center development that will profoundly and negatively affect our way of life.
The proposed data center is expected to consume massive amounts of energy and water, resources that are already precious in our community. Data centers are known for their high electricity usage, which could potentially strain our local power grid, leading to increased costs for residents and possibly power shortages. According to a study published by the U.S. Department of Energy, data centers already consume about 2% of total U.S. electricity and that number is increasing as more are built.
Additionally, data centers require enormous amounts of water for cooling purposes. In areas like ours, which may already be struggling with water scarcity, this could deplete our water supply, threatening both the people and the local agriculture that depend on it so heavily.
Noise pollution is another significant concern. The constant hum and drone of machinery can alter the peaceful rural environment, not to mention the increased traffic from construction and maintenance crews contributing to air pollution.
Rural Texas roads are typically designed for light agriculture use and the occasional cattle trailer, not continuous industrial hauling that is required for the infrastructure of a data center. During the construction phase, it will significantly impact Jack and Wise county residents who live on and near Hwy 199 and Farm road 2210 with the increased heavy truck traffic with the bringing in of gravel, concrete, water, and the moving of heavy equipment for the data center.
Our goals are clear! We urge our local authorities to reconsider granting permits for this data center and instead explore alternative, more sustainable locations that do not disrupt residential areas. We ask our Commissioners to demand and enforce strict environmental regulations that safeguard our natural resources and community well-being. With this petition, we are urging our County Commissioners to secure a Road Use Agreement (RUA) with the Data Center or the responsible company by linking it into the Tax Abatement process. A standard RUA should:
- Require a Pre-Construction Survey: To document the current condition of the road.
- Mandate Developer-Funded Repairs: Forcing the company to pay any damages caused by their construction fleet.
- Establish Designated Truck Routes: Restricting heavy traffic to specific roads and away from residential clusters where possible.
Our commissioners can make a "repair and rebuild roads" Clause a mandatory condition of granting any Tax Incentive. Jack County Commissioners can refuse any Tax Abatement for the data center unless the contract includes a strictly defined RUA that covers pre-construction surveys and developer-funded repairs.
Texas law gives the Commissioners Court the broad authority to "regulate traffic on a county road". They can do this by imposing Permit requirements, Bonding (a Performance Bond), or formally request a public hearing under Texas Transportation Code 251.152 to discuss imposing weight limits or altered speed limits on Hwy 199 and FM 2210 to protect the safety of residents and our roads.
Often these data centers may need to excavate or cut a county road to lay fiber or water lines; the County can impose a fee of up to $500 per cut.
As Jack and Wise County residents, we can file a formal petition under Texas Transportation Code 251.052. As residents, we can petition the court regarding road maintenance or changes. While usually for opening/closing roads, it puts the issue on the permanent legal record. Together, we can protect our rural community from unnecessary industrial encroachment. Your signature can make a difference; it shows the strength of our unified voice and our determination to preserve our home for future generations.
!! Please sign this petition today to stop the data center development and stand with us in defending our rural way of life.
**Attached are the Letter Templates** Print and Sign to join the push for more local transparency.
These letters can be submitted to the Commissioner's Court when attending the Meetings or sent via email to the addresses below, designated by the governmental body for receiving written requests for public information.
- Jack County (PIO) Public Information Officer-Macaul Johnson email: mjohnson@jackcounty.texas.gov
- Wise County (PIO) Public Information Officer-Blanca Tuma email: blanca.tuma@co.wise.tx.us
!! ATTENTION WISE COUNTY residents
RE: The Master "Thoroughfare plan"
The plan is to help guide long-range transportation planning and identify future roadway right-of-way needs across the county. After community town halls, stakeholder meetings, and extensive review, the plan is now ready to move forward to Commissioners Court. The information is all available to read on the county website. You can make public comment or participate when the resolution agenda item comes up on the agenda. The commissioners in Wise County intend to hear (and hopefully pass) a resolution calling for Governor Abbott to convene an emergency special session on AI Data Centers.
Plan & supporting documentation and backstory of the development:
Wise County Agenda:
Jack County project:
1,271
The Issue
Jack and Wise County Commissioners Court and the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
We, the residents of Jack county, demand a permanent denial of tax abatements and strict water-usage limits for the proposed data center at Hwy 199 and FM 2210. Our community relies on the Trinity Aquifer for farming, livestock, and domestic wells. This industrial project threatens our livelihood by:
- Depleting Shared Aquifers: Massive cooling needs could dry up neighboring wells
- Lacking Resource Transparency: No comprehensive Hydrogeological impact study has been shared with public
- Straining Rural Infrastructure: Our roads and local grid were not built industrial-scale energy consumption
We are a resident of Jack County and moved to the country, surrounded by the natural beauty and tranquility that so many of us cherish. It's a place where families have lived for generations, enjoying the peace, quiet, and lush landscapes that define our community. However, our home along with many others in the area are under threat from a proposed data center development that will profoundly and negatively affect our way of life.
The proposed data center is expected to consume massive amounts of energy and water, resources that are already precious in our community. Data centers are known for their high electricity usage, which could potentially strain our local power grid, leading to increased costs for residents and possibly power shortages. According to a study published by the U.S. Department of Energy, data centers already consume about 2% of total U.S. electricity and that number is increasing as more are built.
Additionally, data centers require enormous amounts of water for cooling purposes. In areas like ours, which may already be struggling with water scarcity, this could deplete our water supply, threatening both the people and the local agriculture that depend on it so heavily.
Noise pollution is another significant concern. The constant hum and drone of machinery can alter the peaceful rural environment, not to mention the increased traffic from construction and maintenance crews contributing to air pollution.
Rural Texas roads are typically designed for light agriculture use and the occasional cattle trailer, not continuous industrial hauling that is required for the infrastructure of a data center. During the construction phase, it will significantly impact Jack and Wise county residents who live on and near Hwy 199 and Farm road 2210 with the increased heavy truck traffic with the bringing in of gravel, concrete, water, and the moving of heavy equipment for the data center.
Our goals are clear! We urge our local authorities to reconsider granting permits for this data center and instead explore alternative, more sustainable locations that do not disrupt residential areas. We ask our Commissioners to demand and enforce strict environmental regulations that safeguard our natural resources and community well-being. With this petition, we are urging our County Commissioners to secure a Road Use Agreement (RUA) with the Data Center or the responsible company by linking it into the Tax Abatement process. A standard RUA should:
- Require a Pre-Construction Survey: To document the current condition of the road.
- Mandate Developer-Funded Repairs: Forcing the company to pay any damages caused by their construction fleet.
- Establish Designated Truck Routes: Restricting heavy traffic to specific roads and away from residential clusters where possible.
Our commissioners can make a "repair and rebuild roads" Clause a mandatory condition of granting any Tax Incentive. Jack County Commissioners can refuse any Tax Abatement for the data center unless the contract includes a strictly defined RUA that covers pre-construction surveys and developer-funded repairs.
Texas law gives the Commissioners Court the broad authority to "regulate traffic on a county road". They can do this by imposing Permit requirements, Bonding (a Performance Bond), or formally request a public hearing under Texas Transportation Code 251.152 to discuss imposing weight limits or altered speed limits on Hwy 199 and FM 2210 to protect the safety of residents and our roads.
Often these data centers may need to excavate or cut a county road to lay fiber or water lines; the County can impose a fee of up to $500 per cut.
As Jack and Wise County residents, we can file a formal petition under Texas Transportation Code 251.052. As residents, we can petition the court regarding road maintenance or changes. While usually for opening/closing roads, it puts the issue on the permanent legal record. Together, we can protect our rural community from unnecessary industrial encroachment. Your signature can make a difference; it shows the strength of our unified voice and our determination to preserve our home for future generations.
!! Please sign this petition today to stop the data center development and stand with us in defending our rural way of life.
**Attached are the Letter Templates** Print and Sign to join the push for more local transparency.
These letters can be submitted to the Commissioner's Court when attending the Meetings or sent via email to the addresses below, designated by the governmental body for receiving written requests for public information.
- Jack County (PIO) Public Information Officer-Macaul Johnson email: mjohnson@jackcounty.texas.gov
- Wise County (PIO) Public Information Officer-Blanca Tuma email: blanca.tuma@co.wise.tx.us
!! ATTENTION WISE COUNTY residents
RE: The Master "Thoroughfare plan"
The plan is to help guide long-range transportation planning and identify future roadway right-of-way needs across the county. After community town halls, stakeholder meetings, and extensive review, the plan is now ready to move forward to Commissioners Court. The information is all available to read on the county website. You can make public comment or participate when the resolution agenda item comes up on the agenda. The commissioners in Wise County intend to hear (and hopefully pass) a resolution calling for Governor Abbott to convene an emergency special session on AI Data Centers.
Plan & supporting documentation and backstory of the development:
Wise County Agenda:
Jack County project:
1,271
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Petition created on February 15, 2026