McLennan County, located in Central Texas with Waco as its county seat, has become a focus for data center development due to its proximity to major fiber optic routes and relatively lower electricity costs compared to urban centers.
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McLennan County Judge Scott Felton flagged the statutory gap plainly: counties lack authority to shape large-scale unincorporated development even when capacity is the issue.