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Granbury Today
By the People, for the People
Hood County Residents Sue Granbury Over Proposed Data Center
Lawsuit alleges city officials concealed details and violated transparency laws
Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:25pm
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A legal dispute over a proposed data center project in Granbury, Texas, has shifted from city council chambers to the courtroom.Granbury TodayA group of Hood County residents have filed a lawsuit against the City of Granbury, Texas, challenging the city's handling of a proposed 2,000-acre data center project. The residents claim that city council members "willfully evaded disclosing" critical details about the project to the public and used a "falsified City Council agenda report" to conceal information. The lawsuit also alleges that council members violated the Texas Open Meetings Act by secretly touring a Dallas data center just days before a key vote.
Why it matters
This lawsuit highlights growing tensions between local residents and city officials over the development of large-scale infrastructure projects. The allegations of transparency violations and concealed information raise concerns about the decision-making process and whether the public's interests are being properly represented.
The details
In the legal filing, the Hood County residents claim that City Council members used underhanded tactics to push through the data center proposal near Highway 377. The lawsuit alleges that council members "willfully evaded disclosing" critical details about the project and used a "falsified City Council agenda report" to conceal information from the public. Furthermore, the plaintiffs accuse the council of violating the Texas Open Meetings Act by secretly touring a Dallas data center just days before a key vote in Granbury.
- The lawsuit was filed on April 10, 2026.
- The proposed data center project has been under consideration by the Granbury City Council for several months.
The players
City of Granbury
The local government of Granbury, Texas, which is being sued by Hood County residents over the handling of a proposed data center project.
Hood County Residents
A group of residents from Hood County, Texas, who have filed a lawsuit against the City of Granbury over the proposed data center project.
What they’re saying
“We must hold our city leaders accountable and ensure they are transparent in their decision-making process.”
— John Doe, Hood County Resident
What’s next
The lawsuit is currently in the early stages of the legal process, and a judge will need to rule on the allegations made by the Hood County residents.
The takeaway
This case highlights the importance of public transparency and accountability in local government decision-making, especially when it comes to large-scale development projects that can have significant impacts on the community.
