The Brownsville Planning Commission is scheduled to consider a zoning text amendment addressing data centers at its meeting on Sept. 3, 2026, according to the published agenda.
The agenda item proposes changes to Article 6 – Definitions of the city’s zoning ordinance to regulate several land uses together, including poker lounges, event centers, quick lube facilities, self-storage facilities, and data centers, according to the official agenda posted by the city of Brownsville.
This matters to residents because it would establish or update how data centers are defined and classified under the city’s zoning code, alongside other commercial and industrial use categories, according to the agenda text. The agenda does not specify proposed definitions, standards, or locations for data centers within the ordinance.
- Meeting date: Sept. 3, 2026
- Location: Brownsville, TX
- Meeting type: Public Meeting of the Planning Commission
- Agenda item: Amendment to Article 6 – Definitions to regulate poker lounges, event centers, quick lube facilities, self-storage facilities, and data centers
- Source: Official agenda published by the City of Brownsville
According to the published agenda, the item is listed for consideration by the Planning Commission, with a note that the Commission Chair has the authority to change the sequence of agenda items. The agenda does not indicate a final vote outcome, as the meeting has not yet occurred.
Residents can review the full agenda and attend the Sept. 3, 2026 meeting in Brownsville, TX. Details on the meeting time, location, and public comment procedures are available through the city’s official agenda posting.
Official source: the published record