No project in Unincorporated Henderson County, but 2 nearby
Who decides here: the Henderson County Commissioners Court decides on zoning for land outside city and town limits. Texas counties have very few zoning powers, so land outside cities often has few local rules.
Nearby (within 15 miles)
Data Factory data center (Athens)
Athens, Henderson County
🕒 Aug 24, 2026: City Council voted 3-2 for an ordinance banning data centers (over 500 sq ft of servers).
Reported in the news, not confirmed yet
Stopped or cancelledabout 9 miles awayDiode Ventures data center near Cedar Creek Reservoir (canceled)
unknown, Henderson County
🕒 July 23, 2026: Diode Ventures said it was pulling the project, saying it could not meet the governor's …
Local votes and rules
📌 Other
Henderson County commissioners passed a resolution asking for safeguards on data centers. It opposes data centers that use large amounts of water in areas short on water, unless they show a lasting supply. More than 200 people came, and speakers opposed a data center proposed in Trinidad near Cedar Creek Reservoir.
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Unincorporated Henderson County. - Go to county meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Unincorporated Henderson County: Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (company) or Trinity Valley Electric Co-op Inc. (co-op (owned by its members)).
In much of Texas you can pick who sells you power, but this company owns the power lines.
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Texas.