Foristell Considers 216-Acre Annexation for Potential Data Center

Packed public meetings and a petition have drawn heavy local interest in the proposal.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The Foristell Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on Tuesday to consider annexing a 216-acre tract of unincorporated land that landowners say could one day host a data center. The annexation request has generated significant community interest, with earlier meetings overflowing city hall and a petition against the potential project drawing hundreds of signatures.

Why it matters

The debate in Foristell is part of a broader regional reckoning over where and how large data centers can be developed, as local governments weigh the potential tax revenue against concerns over water use, noise, and infrastructure impacts.

The details

City leaders and the property owners say the annexation is an early, procedural move that would give Foristell control over zoning and utilities for the site, but not a construction permit or green light for a data center. So far, details on the potential data center remain limited, as the city says it has not received a formal application and has turned down nondisclosure agreements from prospective developers.

  • The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on the annexation request on Tuesday.
  • Earlier this winter, a scheduled presentation on the annexation had to be postponed due to heavy turnout that overflowed city hall.

The players

Foristell Board of Aldermen

The city government body that will decide whether to approve the 216-acre annexation request.

Landowners

The owners of the 216-acre tract of unincorporated land that have requested annexation, potentially for a future data center development.

Longhorn Property Management

A company working with the landowners as they pursue the annexation.

RR Realty Holdings

Another company working with the landowners as they pursue the annexation.

Todd Streiler

The Foristell City Administrator, who stated the city has not received a formal data center application and has turned down nondisclosure agreements from prospective developers.

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What’s next

The Foristell Board of Aldermen will decide on Tuesday whether to approve the 216-acre annexation request.

The takeaway

The debate over the potential data center development in Foristell reflects the broader regional challenges around balancing the economic benefits of data centers with concerns over their environmental and infrastructure impacts. As local governments navigate these tradeoffs, community engagement and transparency will be key.