Help us stop the proposed data centers in Bowie County, Texas

We are citizens of Bowie County who oppose the proposed data centers in the Texarkana, Leary, Red Lick and New Boston areas. Join us to take action.

PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR BOWIE COUNTY

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PROPOSED PROJECT - BLACK MOUNTAIN

On March 24, 2026, Barkman Creek Land Company, LP, through its general partner Michael Sandefur, sold 600 acres of land just outside Leary and Red Lick to Black Mountain Power LLC. Black Mountain develops and builds large-scale date centers across the state, with sites in San Antonio, Fort Worth and Parker County, Texas. Little is known about the specifics of the development at this point, as the sale has been shrouded in secrecy and non-disclosure agreements. The proposed site sits adjacent to two creeks, including Barkman Creek, which flows through a residential neighborhood that is home to several hundred families. There are no known studies or analyses concerning this center’s effects on the groundwater, environment, health, or quality of life impacts for residents in the area.

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PROPOSED PROJECT - DATA HUB

This land was originally purchased as an Industrial Development investment by Bowie County, New Boston Special Industrial Development Commission and Hooks Industrial Development Commission. All three entities have recently voted to sell their 1/3 share of the property to a buyer who is planning a data center. They have also signed the necessary paperwork to transfer ownership pending buyer signature on September 22, 2026. Danny Proctor, representative for NO BOWIE COUNTY DATA CENTERS, penned this letter to the buyer of the property; Rick Jackson, a Georgia businessman, as well as a Georgia Gubernatorial candidate.

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PROPOSED PROJECT - BLACK MOUNTAIN

On March 24, 2026, Barkman Creek Land Company, LP, through its general partner Michael Sandefur, sold 600 acres of land just outside Leary and Red Lick to Black Mountain Power LLC. Black Mountain develops and builds large-scale date centers across the state, with sites in San Antonio, Fort Worth and Parker County, Texas. Little is known about the specifics of the development at this point, as the sale has been shrouded in secrecy and non-disclosure agreements. The proposed site sits adjacent to two creeks, including Barkman Creek, which flows through a residential neighborhood that is home to several hundred families. There are no known studies or analyses concerning this center’s effects on the groundwater, environment, health, or quality of life impacts for residents in the area.

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PROPOSED PROJECT - BLACK MOUNTAIN

On March 24, 2026, Barkman Creek Land Company, LP, through its general partner Michael Sandefur, sold 600 acres of land just outside Leary and Red Lick to Black Mountain Power LLC. Black Mountain develops and builds large-scale date centers across the state, with sites in San Antonio, Fort Worth and Parker County, Texas. Little is known about the specifics of the development at this point, as the sale has been shrouded in secrecy and non-disclosure agreements. The proposed site sits adjacent to two creeks, including Barkman Creek, which flows through a residential neighborhood that is home to several hundred families. There are no known studies or analyses concerning this center’s effects on the groundwater, environment, health, or quality of life impacts for residents in the area.

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PROPOSED PROJECT - DATA HUB

This land was originally purchased as an Industrial Development investment by Bowie County, New Boston Special Industrial Development Commission and Hooks Industrial Development Commission. All three entities have recently voted to sell their 1/3 share of the property to a buyer who is planning a data center. They have also signed the necessary paperwork to transfer ownership pending buyer signature on September 22, 2026. Danny Proctor, representative for NO BOWIE COUNTY DATA CENTERS, penned this letter to the buyer of the property; Rick Jackson, a Georgia businessman, as well as a Georgia Gubernatorial candidate.

IMPACT TO OUR COMMUNITIES

Skyrocketing Utility Costs

High-scale data hubs consume nearly 5 million gallons of water daily and exert massive energy pulls. This strain inflates utility rates for local families while draining vital assets.

Threats to Health

Constant auditory hums of dangerously high decibel levels, impaired air quality from off-grid generators, and light pollution disrupting circadian rhythms of residents and local wildlife; these are but a few of the long list of health threats a data center would bring to Bowie County residents.

Economic Development for Whom?

The promise of job creation dries up quickly after the construction phase, with little positive impact for our local economy. Many risks, few rewards.

SUPPORT THE LEGAL FIGHT

Your financial support is critical. Donations directly fund investigative lawyer fees, professional environmental assessments, and public awareness campaigns needed to stop the data centers and protect Bowie County's future.

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