Cipher Digital told the Tom Green County Commissioners Court it is considering a 1-gigawatt data center off Highway 67, saying it would use closed-loop, air-cooled systems and truck in a one-time fill of water; residents and commissioners pressed the company on groundwater, construction water, traffic and enforceable community commitments.

After debate and amendments, the Tom Green County Commissioners Court adopted the FY‑27 budget with changes, ratified the property tax increase reflected in the budget, and adopted a tax rate of 0.46825. The budget passed by a 4‑1 recorded vote; the tax‑rate adoption was recorded 5‑0.

A commissioner urged pausing a $110,000 Chamber allocation to reassess return on investment, citing community opposition to data centers. Jeremy Bartz, acting Chamber CEO, said two prospective manufacturers could generate about $25 million in taxable value annually and pledged to provide more documentation.

Tom Green County approved a one-year, cancellable property-use agreement letting USDA APHIS Veterinary Services use a vacant county shop at 400 E. Avenue A as a local base for responding to new screwworm detections in the Concho Valley.

Tom Green County accepted a motor-vehicle crime-prevention grant to fund an investigator and related expenses but removed the Flock license-plate camera equipment line amid privacy and access concerns; commissioners cited a tight Sept. 1 grant start date for a quick decision.

The court adopted a resolution to establish a Tom Green County Transportation Project Portfolio and approved Exhibit A identifying county priorities for planning, grant coordination and resilience work; commissioners emphasized the portfolio is a planning document and does not authorize spending or construction.

Commissioner Nanny presented an informational briefing on long-range transportation planning and said the county expects $1.2 million in community project funding; the item was informational and no action was taken.

After an extensive discussion of retention, parity and auto allowances, the court voted to publish proposed FY2027 salary adjustments for elected officials (including a 3% COLA plug and auto allowance restructuring) as required by Local Government Code §152.013.

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Commissioners approve a transportation plan to guide future infrastructure and secure federal funding.

Precinct 2 approves budget amendments and professional exemptions for surveying and appraisals.

Mister Farmer leads prayer seeking unity and rain during county meeting.

External auditors validate Tom Green County's financial health with unmodified audit opinion.

County approves Verizon cell phone plan for polling places and $12,250 night vision grant.