Dallas County Warehouse Will Not Be Used by DHS, Company Says

California-based Majestic Realty Co. reverses decision to sell facility to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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On Monday, a California-based company, Majestic Realty Co., announced it would not sell its Dallas County warehouse to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to be used as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center. The Hutchins mayor had previously expressed concerns that turning the facility into a detention center would "devastate" the city.

Why it matters

The proposed sale of the Dallas County warehouse to ICE was part of the federal agency's efforts to expand its detention capacity for those awaiting deportation. This reversal is a victory for local officials and community members who opposed the plan, citing concerns over the strain on local infrastructure and the impact on immigrant families in the area.

The details

Majestic Realty Co. owned the vacant warehouse in Hutchins, Texas, which was identified as a potential new ICE detention center. The company said it has not and will not allow the property to be used as a detention facility, citing its long-term relationship with the Hutchins mayor. The mayor had previously told the company that turning the facility into a detention center would "devastate" the city.

  • On Monday, Majestic Realty Co. announced it would not sell the Dallas County warehouse to DHS.
  • The Hutchins mayor had previously expressed concerns about the proposed sale.

The players

Majestic Realty Co.

A California-based company that owned the Dallas County warehouse and announced it would not sell the facility to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Mario Vasquez

The mayor of Hutchins, Texas, who reportedly told the company that turning the facility into a detention center would "devastate" the city.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

The federal agency that was in talks to purchase the Dallas County warehouse to be used as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal agency that was planning to use the Dallas County warehouse as a detention center as part of its efforts to expand detention capacity.

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What they’re saying

“God answered our prayers,”

— Mario Vasquez, Hutchins Mayor (Chron)

“We're grateful for the long-term relationship we have with Mayor Mario Vasquez and the city of Hutchins and look forward to continuing our work to find a buyer or lease tenant that will help drive economic growth,”

— Majestic Realty Co. (Chron)

The takeaway

This reversal is a victory for local officials and community members who opposed the plan to turn the Dallas County warehouse into an ICE detention center, citing concerns over the strain on local infrastructure and the impact on immigrant families in the area. It demonstrates the power of local opposition to push back against federal immigration enforcement efforts.