Hutchins Warehouse Will Not Be Used as ICE Detention Center, Developer Says

Majestic Realty Co. confirms it will not sell or lease the million-square-foot facility to the Department of Homeland Security.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The owners of a large warehouse outside of Dallas have confirmed they will not sell or lease the property to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for use as a detention center. This comes after reports that the Department of Homeland Security had identified the warehouse as a potential site to hold tens of thousands of detained immigrants.

Why it matters

The proposed use of the warehouse as an ICE detention center had raised concerns among local residents and officials in the small city of Hutchins, where the facility is located. The prospect of a massive detention center in their community sparked fears about the impact on the local population and economy.

The details

Majestic Realty Co., the owners of the million-square-foot warehouse, issued a statement saying they have been contacted about the potential sale of the building to the Department of Homeland Security, but they 'have not and will not enter into any agreement for the purchase or lease of any building to the Department of Homeland Security for use as a detention facility.' The company says they look forward to continuing to work with the City of Hutchins to find a buyer or tenant that will help drive economic growth in the area.

  • Earlier this month, the Hutchins City Council heard from concerned residents about the reported plans to convert the warehouse into an ICE detention center.
  • On Monday, February 16, 2026, Majestic Realty Co. issued a statement confirming they will not sell or lease the warehouse to the Department of Homeland Security for use as a detention facility.

The players

Majestic Realty Co.

The owner of the million-square-foot warehouse located outside of Dallas that was reportedly being considered as a potential ICE detention center site.

Mario Vasquez

The mayor of Hutchins, Texas, where the warehouse is located. Mayor Vasquez said the federal government had not contacted the city or attempted to obtain any necessary permits for the proposed detention center.

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What they’re saying

“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. (CBS News Texas)

The takeaway

This decision by the warehouse owners to reject the use of their facility as an ICE detention center is a victory for the Hutchins community, which had voiced strong opposition to the proposal. It demonstrates the power of local residents and officials to push back against federal immigration enforcement plans that could have a significant impact on their community.