The Prosper Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended denial of the $580 million Project Tomahawk data center on 1 September. The 7-0 vote is a significant blow to developer White Rose Partners’ plan for a 225,000-square-foot project. Project Tomahawk data center is located within 37.3 acres close to FM 1385 and Parvin Road. Meanwhile, residents and officials spoke for more than an hour in opposition to rezoning the agricultural land for planned development.
In a clarification provided to Construction Review Online, the Town of Prosper noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation is advisory. The applicant retains the right to bring the proposal before the Town Council for a final determination, or to withdraw or modify the request prior to the scheduled Council hearing. The Town said it values robust public participation and remains committed to a transparent, thorough development review process that prioritises resident quality of life, infrastructure capacity, and long-term community standards.
The public hearing was attended by Prosper Mayor David Bristol, who spoke against the Project Tomahawk data center as a private resident rather than in his official capacity. Bristol called for a denial because there were no local or state guidelines for data centers. More than 400 written comments were taken in from town staff before the meeting, all against the proposal. Commissioners did not agree that the project was consistent with Prosper’s long-term strategic vision.
Texas is seeing a huge growth in data centers with projects such as the Lancium Clean Campus making headway. The Lancium Clean Campus is a 1.2-gigawatt clean-energy-powered AI and cloud-compute data center campus being developed in Abilene, Texas. It is the inaugural site of the Stargate initiative — a U.S.-based hyperscale AI infrastructure network backed by major players including OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle. The facility is designed to support massive cloud and AI workloads via purpose-built substations and power-delivery systems.
Project Tomahawk Data Center Details Fail to Satisfy Commission Concerns
White Rose Partners selected the location due to an adjacent Brazos Electric Power Cooperative substation. In addition, the developer estimated that the Project Tomahawk data center would bring 20-50 permanent jobs to the area. This was a single 40-foot building design, with a closed loop cooling system to reduce the amount of water used by the municipality. Furthermore, developers estimated that they would create $2.5 million in annual sales and franchise tax revenue for Prosper. But commissioners raised concerns about unaudited noise, power and tenant involvement issues. Specific tenant needs could affect square footage and power ratings, White Rose Partners noted. Furthermore, HVAC system noise and backup generators caused continuous debate when testifying.
Bipartisan Opposition Mobilizes Over 1,600 Petition Signatures
Prosper Residents for Responsible Land Use mobilized broad bipartisan opposition against the Project Tomahawk data center. In particular, more than 1,600 votes to oppose the measure were gathered by precinct chairmen of both parties on their anti website. Primary resident concerns focused on property values, noise, impact to the power grid and transparency. Further, Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently suspended new data center power grid approvals until the state can evaluate. During the 2027 legislative session, state lawmakers intend to adopt more stringent regulations on data centers.
The Prosper Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended denial of the $580 million Project Tomahawk data center on 1 September.
Project Overview
- Project Name: Project Tomahawk Data Center
- Project Value: $580 Million
- Location: FM 1385 and Parvin Road, Prosper, Texas
- Developer: White Rose Partners
- Status: 7-0 advisory recommendation of denial by P&Z Commission; applicant may proceed to Town Council or withdraw/modify
Scope
- 225,000-square-foot single building data center
- 37.3-acre site (20% building footprint)
- Proximity connection to Brazos Electric substation
- Closed-loop cooling system for minimal water usage
- Proposed future business park component
Project Highlights
- Estimated $2.5 million annual tax revenue for Prosper
- 20 to 50 permanent jobs projected
- Closed-loop cooling uses less water than single-family home
- Bipartisan community opposition gathered 1,600+ signatures
Key Developments
- Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend denial on 1 September 2026 (advisory)
- Mayor David Bristol spoke against the project as a private resident, not in his official capacity
- Town staff received 400+ written opposition comments
- Scheduled for Prosper Town Council review 8 September 2026
Key Challenges
- Lack of specific tenant commitments altered technical details
- Public concerns regarding noise, power consumption, property values
- Unconfirmed backup generator noise levels during power outages
- Statewide pause on data center grid connections by Governor Abbott
Outlook
- Applicant may bring the proposal before Prosper Town Council for a final determination, or withdraw/modify before the hearing
- Town Council review scheduled for 8 September 2026
- Texas Legislature planning tighter data center rules in 2027
- Project faces significant public and political headwinds
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