Data Centers and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Atascosa County, Texas
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Community sentiment
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- Public comments
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
- Importance
- 45
Declining — less community discussion. 0 comments in the last 30 days, 6 the 60 before.
Public comments (6)
Expressed deep concern over data centers and BESS facilities in Atascosa County, citing security risks, environmental damage, and lack of responsiveness from county officials.
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — July 27, 2026 · 7:06 →Discussed submitting a pilot program to protect the county against data and BESS centers and criticized delays by the county attorney's office.
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — July 27, 2026 · 9:37 →Highlighted risks of industrial battery fires, water depletion, and the need for decommissioning bonds, tax abatement denials, and strict county ordinances.
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — July 27, 2026 · 12:32 →Asked the court what measures are being taken to protect the future of younger generations in Atascosa County against industrial risks.
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — July 27, 2026 · 16:50 →Expressed concern over environmental impacts, water usage during droughts, PFAS chemicals, and electromagnetic fields (EMFs) near data centers.
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — July 27, 2026 · 17:36 →Introduced a citizen's guide to building better communities focused on knowledge, documentation, and public participation regarding industrial development.
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — July 27, 2026 · 20:40 →