Ken Paxton Investigates Taylor AI Data Center Land Use

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into a proposed artificial intelligence data center in Taylor to determine if the project unlawfully occupies land designated for public parkland. The dispute involves a 1999 deed in which the Bland Family conveyed property to the Texas Parks and Recreation Foundation, stipulating it be held in trust for future use as parkland by Williamson County.

The land passed through the City of Taylor and the Taylor Economic Development Corporation before being sold in April 2025 for $10 million to NCP Travis TPP Project, LLC, a Delaware entity linked to Blueprint Data Centers. The planned development includes a 135,000-square-foot facility and an electricity substation.

Paxton stated he will pursue court action if the investigation finds the land remains subject to a charitable trust or other restrictions. The City of Taylor maintains the 1999 verbiage was not a deed restriction but has pledged full cooperation with the probe. The project was previously the subject of a lawsuit by local residents; that case was dismissed for lack of standing, though the ruling is currently under appeal.