Somervell County is home to the Comanche Peak nuclear plant and Dinosaur Valley State Park. After approving incentives for an Amazon project, its commissioners changed course and voted unanimously to oppose new data centers until the Legislature acts.
Compiled by Grail Systems from news reports and public records. Checked Oct 31, 2026. Corrections welcome.
Amazon Web Services sought to build near the Comanche Peak nuclear plant. The county approved incentives tied to the project earlier in 2026.
North of Dinosaur Valley State Park. Black Mountain Power holds an air permit near the park, which may be this project (verify).
Commissioners opposed new data centers until the Legislature addresses water and energy concerns.
Somervell approved incentives, then took a public stand once residents spoke up.
Nuclear and gas plants draw data centers looking for direct power. Neighbors of any big plant should watch for co-location deals.
A state park nearby gives the whole state a stake. Park users can be allies.
KERA (May 12, 2026); Fort Worth Weekly; Baxtel; More Than Just Parks data center tracker.