They're building in our own backyard...

A 1,600-acre site in Victoria County has [already] been chosen for its "available energy resources" to support a gigawatt-scale datacenter campus. Read More
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Data Centers In Texas: Saving Our State from Big Tech

There are already over 400 data centers in Texas. Most were built before the public discovered the threat they posed to Texans’ health, well-being, and access to the basics of modern life—clean air, clean water, and reasonably-priced, abundant electricity. Many were built after those risks were known, just as residents were learning how many barriers had been erected to prevent them from exerting their power as citizens—and as voters... Read More

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The roles and responsibilities of the Commissioner
(pg 6, section 1):
  1. Commissioner Review, Authority, and Administration

    Each County Commissioner (Commissioner) shall have the authority to review the plats, construction plans, and permit applications within their precinct. The Commissioner shall have the authority to approve permits within its purview, coordinate permit approval with other departments, and provide the Development Authorization. The Commissioner may outsource plat and plan reviews to external parties. In this Manual, the term “Commissioner” means the County Commissioner within whose jurisdiction the proposed project is located, and/or an external party given authority by the Commissioner to review the proposed project.

    Commissioners Court shall approve final plats for filing purposes only. 

The effectiveness of calling your elected official
The Victoria Democratic Party Stands for the Environment
  • We fight for clean water, fertile farmland, and clear air supply.
  • We support clean energy to reduce carbon emissions.
  • We want to conserve natural lands.
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The VCDP sees the impact that data centers and power plants have on the surrounding communities.
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