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Data Center Projects in Hunt County, Texas
Last verified: October 27, 2026 · 1 tracked project · 3 tracked records
Overview
Texas Data Center Watch tracks one data center project in Hunt County. This page was added on Oct. 19, 2026, after the tracker's Oct. 18–19 updates.
- BT Gateway Data Center (Giga Energy), Near Royse City (4989 County Road 2656, per TDLR): listed as registered (TDLR). Developer, per the tracker: Giga Energy (Herald-Banner calls it the new owner); TDLR owner Giga AFM LLC (TDLR TABS · heraldbanner.com).
Note: "registered" means a state accessibility (TDLR) building registration, not an environmental permit or local approval.
Tracked projects
| Project | Developer | Status | Capacity / size | Investment | Key dates | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT Gateway Data Center (Giga Energy), Near Royse City (4989 County Road 2656, per TDLR) | Giga Energy (Herald-Banner calls it the new owner); TDLR owner Giga AFM LLC | Registered (TDLR) | 100,000 sq ft data center (TDLR); ~30 acres with ~20 acres developed, main building ~2 acres (Giga CEO via Herald-Banner) | Est. $384M (TDLR, as filed) | Jun 23 2026 TDLR registration 'BT Gateway Data Center' (start Aug 1 2026, completion Feb 12 2027 · Review Complete) · mid-Jul 2026 Giga Energy presented the project to the Hunt County Commissioners Court · ~12-month build targeting mid-2027 completion (Herald-Banner, Jul 22 2026) | TDLR TABS · heraldbanner.com |
Sources for each project are linked in the table. Figures labeled "company" come from the developer.
Record timeline
| Date | Type | What happened | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | TCEQ permit | Public Citizen: BT Gateway air permit-by-rule moved to final supervisor review Sep 22; modified stormwater coverage reissued Sep 29. | Public Citizen |
| Jul 22, 2026 | News | Herald-Banner: Giga Energy, new owner of the proposed BT Gateway Data Center near Royse City, presented to Hunt County commissioners; ~30 acres, mid-2027 target. | heraldbanner.com |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Building registration (TDLR) | TDLR TABS: 'BT Gateway Data Center', new 100,000 sq ft data center, est. $384M, 4989 CR 2656, Royse City; owner Giga AFM LLC. | TDLR TABS |
What's next
These dates come from the tracker. Texas Data Center Watch has no recorded upcoming Hunt County hearings or votes on data centers.
- Statewide permit pause: Under the Governor's Sept. 21 order halting permits sought by data centers (Governor's office), TCEQ sent its Oct. 19 compliance letter: it says permits for infrastructure directly supporting data centers are paused, pending applications are being screened, and claimed authorizations are suspended where possible (TCEQ letter). The Texas Tribune reported Oct. 20 that TCEQ says stormwater permits flagged by Public Citizen were suspended (Texas Tribune). On Oct. 21 TCEQ posted that its STEERS e-filing system for automatic authorizations is temporarily shut down so staff can check whether applications relate to data centers (TCEQ STEERS notice); the Texas Tribune reports a spokesman said applications must be physically provided (Texas Tribune, Oct. 21). The tracker doesn't show whether any project in Hunt County has a pending TCEQ permit.
Frequently asked questions
What data center projects are tracked in Hunt County, Texas? One: BT Gateway Data Center (Giga Energy) near Royse City (4989 County Road 2656, per TDLR), listed as registered (TDLR).
Where does this information come from? Every fact on this page comes from the sources linked in the project table and record timeline, such as state building registrations (TDLR TABS), local government agendas and minutes, company statements and news reports. Company claims and news reports are labeled as such.
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