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Harlingen commission can’t void data center water contract, attorney says
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· August 6, 2026
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Key takeaway The city commission was informed that they do not have the authority to cancel the agreement with RGV Property Group, which could provide up to 4.
In Harlingen, a proposed data center project has sparked discussion about a water contract. 7 million gallons of sewer water daily. The agreement is connected to a project by Eneus Energy, a company planning to develop a large data center near Valley International Airport.
City Attorney Mark Sossi noted that the WaterWorks board operates semi-autonomously. Further details about the project and the commission's decision are available from local news sources, including the outcome of a vote on a motion to nullify the agreement.
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Category: government Published: August 6, 2026 Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News Reading time: 1 min
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