Compass Datacenters 830-acre campus (Red Oak)
Red Oak's City Council approved Compass Datacenters' plan for about 830 acres of data centers. It will be the sixth data center campus in the city. Many residents worry about noise, pollution and home values.
Where things stand: Red Oak City Council approved rezoning 4-1 in May 2026 despite a 2,200-signature petition.
🕒 Latest update (June 2, 2026): Compass announced a $15 million grant for an animal shelter in Ellis County.
What we know
- 📍 WhereRed Oak, Ellis County
- 🏢 CompanyCompass Datacenters
- 🌳 Size830 acres
- 🔌 Where the power comes fromCompany says it pays for the grid upgrades it needs.
- 💧 WaterCompany says it will use no city water for cooling.
- 💸 Tax breaksCompass offered a $15 million grant to build an Ellis County animal shelter; county had not approved it as of June 2026.
❓ Still unanswered
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- Will it get a city or county tax break? 🙋 I'll find out
- Where exactly is the land? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- May 12, 2026City Council voted 4-1 near midnight to approve the 830-acre project after 150+ residents objected.
- June 2, 2026Compass announced a $15 million grant for an animal shelter in Ellis County.
Local votes and rules
🗺️ Zoning change
Red Oak City Council voted 4-1 to rezone 830 acres for a Compass Datacenters campus between Goodloe Lane, FM 2377, Pierce Road and Pratt Road. It is planned as eight two-story buildings worth about $9.45 billion. More than 130 opponents came to city meetings. Red Oak has given 10-year tax breaks to Google, Compass and DataBank.
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Where this comes from
- Red Oak community fight against another data center getting approved · CBS News Texas · May 12, 2026
- Compass Datacenters Funds $15M Animal Shelter Amid Ellis County Data Center Debate · Baxtel · June 5, 2026
- Red Oak residents renew opposition as Texas reviews data center boom · NBC DFW · July 27, 2026
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