Texas Solar Works hyperscale data center plan (Northeast Lubbock)
Also called: Northeast Lubbock data center, 936-acre data center
A developer wanted to rezone 936 acres in northeast Lubbock for a giant data center with gas turbines and solar. Neighbors who already live near industry objected, and the planning board said no. The developer pulled the plan but said it might return.
Where things stand: The city planning board voted 4-3 against the rezoning in January 2026. The developer withdrew and said it may come back with a new plan.
🕒 Latest update (Jan 16, 2026): The developer withdrew its request before the City Council vote and said it would revise and resubmit.
What we know
- 📍 Where936 acres off Northeast Loop 289, southeast of East Municipal Drive, plus about 500 acres next to it outside the city for power equipment, Lubbock, Lubbock County
- 🏢 CompanyTexas Solar Works LLC (represented by Hugo Reed and Associates)
- 🌳 Size936 acres
- 🔌 Where the power comes fromGrid connection (ERCOT), a solar farm, and gas turbines on nearby county land
- 🗼 New power linesYes
❓ Still unanswered
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- Has Texas Solar Works filed a new plan with the city? 🙋 I'll find out
- Who was the planned end user? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- Jan 8, 2026Lubbock Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-3 against rezoning 936 acres from homes to heavy industry for a hyperscale data center.
- Jan 16, 2026The developer withdrew its request before the City Council vote and said it would revise and resubmit.
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Where this comes from
- Developer withdraws plan for northeast Lubbock data center · KCBD · Jan 16, 2026
- What Lubbock's city manager is asking from developers with AI data center proposals · HPPR / KTTZ · May 4, 2026
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