Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into a proposed artificial intelligence data center development on land that was conveyed more than 25 years ago with restrictions for public parkland use.
In 1999, the Bland Family conveyed the Taylor property to the Texas Parks and Recreation Foundation "to be held in trust for future use as parkland" by Williamson County for $10. The property subsequently transferred to the City of Taylor in 2003 for $10 and to the Taylor Economic Development Corporation in 2009.
In April 2025, TEDC sold the property to NCP Travis TPP Project, LLC, a Delaware entity, for $10 million for the proposed Blueprint Projects Data Centers.
The investigation will determine whether the trust and restriction referenced in the 1999 deed were modified, released or terminated as required by law. If the investigation finds the property is subject to a charitable trust or other restriction, Paxton said he will "seek court intervention to ensure the restriction is not disregarded."
Paxton said: "I will not allow any person or entity to disregard the rule of law or obligations owed to the public. If the Taylor data center development is unlawful, I will do everything in my power to stop it and hold those who have violated the law accountable."