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Haskell County Agreement Tax Abatement Agreement 2026-04-27

Haskell County Approves Tax Abatement Deal for $1B Data Center Project

Phase 1 capital costs approximately $1 billion; Property tax abatement (excluding I&S) for Phase 1; PILOT: annually greater of 25% of County Taxes or $425,000; Community Investment Payment: $200,000 per Phase annually; Public Services Payment: $400,000 per Phase annually; Emergency Support Payment: $1,500,000 (one-time, due within six months)Haskell CountyASCENDANT SITE SOLUTIONS LLCApril 27, 2026

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Description

Haskell County has approved a Tax Abatement Agreement with Ascendant Site Solutions LLC for the construction and operation of up to six data center phases, each receiving a 10-year property tax abatement. In return, the developer will make annual and one-time payments to support county services and local organizations, and create new jobs. The agreement’s Phase 1 alone involves a $1 billion capital investment, with strict timelines for construction and community contributions.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Vendor

ASCENDANT SITE SOLUTIONS LLC

Agency

Haskell County, TX

Contract Type

OTHER

Document Date

April 27, 2026

Contract Term

Tax abatement: 10 years per Phase (up to 6 Phases); Agreement effective April 27, 2026 and continues through January 31 of the calendar year following the final year of abatement; Phase 1 must commence by December 31, 2028 and complete by December 31, 2031; Agreement applies to Phases with Certificate of Completion by December 31, 2039

Renewal Date

2050-01-31

Renewal Info

Initial term effective from April 27, 2026. Project Entity may extend Phase 1 commencement/completion dates by one year with written notice. Abatement term is ten years per phase for up to six phases, subject to meeting deadlines and continued operation; future amendments possible by mutual written consent.

Issuing Agency