State Wildlife Review Raises Serious Questions About the Kahla Data Center Site in Leon County

A recently released wildlife habitat assessment for the proposed BT Kahla Data Center project in western Leon County raises several environmental concerns that have not been widely discussed publicly. The review, conducted for the project developer and evaluated by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), identifies multiple protected species and sensitive habitats on the property. The report does not block the project outright. But it makes clear that the land proposed for development is far from an empty field. ...

March 23, 2026 · 4 min · knowleoncounty@gmail.com