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2026-1265 • Regular AgendaCity of Hutto (Williamson County)
Discussion and possible action regarding direction to staff to develop clear development and building standards specific to data centers in Hutto, including but not limited to water and energy use, cooling systems, site design and footprint, landscaping a
Presented in: City of Hutto City Council - September 17, 2026 on 2026-09-17
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 2.6/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (3 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Discussion and possible action regarding direction to staff to develop clear development and building standards specific to data centers in Hutto, including but not limited to water and energy use, co”
EP
Evan Porterfield
Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)
YES
MS
Mike Snyder
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
PG
Peter Gordon
Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Discussion and possible action regarding direction to staff to develop clear development and building standards specific to data centers in Hutto, including but not limited to water and energy use, cooling systems, site design and footprint, landscaping a
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).