Texas Official Claims Data Center Developer ‘Razzle Dazzled’ With Vague Promises

Texas county commissioner accuses data center developer of vague pitches and overpromising. Amazon's AWS proposal sparks debate.

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September 21, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Hood County, Texas — A data center proposal in a Texas county last year was met with skepticism from local officials who felt the company prioritized flashy promises over concrete details, according to a county commissioner.

The project, later revealed to be an Amazon Web Services initiative, sought up to 90% in property tax rebates for 30 years, but provided limited information about its plans. Commissioner Dave Eagle criticized the approach, saying the company aimed to

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