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Texas AG Paxton launches investigation into AI data center development on land originally conveyed for park use

Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into a proposed AI data center in Taylor, Texas, built on land conveyed in 1999 for future public park use. The probe will examine whether the trust and deed restrictions were altered or terminated in accordance with law. If a charitable trust restriction exists, the AG will seek court intervention to enforce it.

Why it matters: The investigation could halt a private AI data center project that may violate a longstanding public‑park trust, highlighting enforcement of land‑use restrictions in emerging AI infrastructure.

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Attorney General Paxton Investigates AI Data Center Development in Taylor Over Potential Misuse of Land Conveyed Years Ago for Use as Parkland
Texas Attorney General news releases · primary source
Details
JurisdictionTexas
RegulatorTexas Attorney General
StatusAnnounced
PublishedSeptember 28, 2026
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsTaylor Economic Development Corporation, NCP Travis TPP Project, LLC, Texas Parks and Recreation Foundation, City of Taylor
Topicsai governance