Data center moves forward on land leased from LDS Church in Texas
November 13, 2026 at 7:02 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Texas officials have advanced plans for a data center to be built on land leased from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Salt Lake Tribune reports. The project has drawn decidedly mixed views from residents in the rural community about how it will transform the area.
The Church owns extensive real estate holdings across the United States, including agricultural and commercial properties. Data center projects require large land parcels and significant power infrastructure.
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