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Highlander SM One (Maberry tract) San Marcos data center — denied

This record consolidates 11 research observations while retaining source distinctions, location precision and unresolved fields.

unknownproject status
CORROBORATEDbest evidence tier
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Project facts

Location and operating record

Operator / developerNOT_FOUND
JurisdictionSan Marcos, TX
Address904 Francis Harris Ln
Location precisionparcel or bounded site
CoordinatesNot published; no coordinate inferred
CapacityNot established
AliasesHighlander SM One (Maberry tract) San Marcos data center — denied · 904 Francis Harris Lane (Maberry tract) · Highlander SM One LLC · Maberry data center · Highland data center
Evidence coverage

What has been researched

Project profile0 rows
Intent / permits0 rows
Civic / infrastructure2 rows
SOURCE RECORD

Highlander SM One (Maberry tract) San Marcos data center — denied: source record

cancelled

Two tracts totalling ~189.6 acres (125.91 annexed + 63.68 unzoned). Status recorded as cancelled because the land-use amendment required to enable the use was denied at both council and P&Z.

Key data: NOT_FOUND | ERCOT South Central / Austin-Central Texas load zone | NOT_FOUND | Preferred Scenario Map amendment (San Marcos Comprehensive Plan) — denied

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09-05

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OWNERSHIP AND PROFILE

Highlander SM One (Maberry tract) San Marcos data center — denied: ownership and profile

cancelled

Developer: Highlander SM One LLC | Owner: John Maberry; Donald and Germaine Tuff (property owners/applicants) | Permit applicant: Highlander SM One LLC (Preferred Scenario Map amendment and zoning applicant) | County: Hays | Research region: Austin / Central Texas | Tenants/customers: Not disclosed

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09-05

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POWER AND GRID

Highlander SM One (Maberry tract) San Marcos data center — denied: power and grid

cancelled

Key data: Utility region: ERCOT | Grid area: ERCOT South Central / Austin-Central Texas load zone

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09-05

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WATER AND COOLING

Highlander SM One (Maberry tract) San Marcos data center — denied: water and cooling

cancelled

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09-05

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PERMITS AND JURISDICTION

Highlander SM One (Maberry tract) San Marcos data center — denied: permits and jurisdiction

cancelled

Key data: Zoning case: Preferred Scenario Map amendment (San Marcos Comprehensive Plan) — denied | Jurisdictions: City of San Marcos | Hays County | ERCOT

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09-05

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CIVIC AND COMMUNITY

Highlander SM One (Maberry tract) San Marcos data center — denied: civic and community

cancelled

Strong resident opposition; a cemetery is located on the site

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09-05

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cancelled

Denial was a precursor to San Marcos becoming the first Texas city to ban data centers citywide

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09-05

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ENVIRONMENT AND SITE

Highlander SM One (Maberry tract) San Marcos data center — denied: environment and site

cancelled

Water-use concerns in the Edwards Aquifer region were central to opposition

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09-05

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TIMELINE

Highlander SM One (Maberry tract) San Marcos data center — denied: timeline

cancelled

San Marcos City Council denies the Preferred Scenario Map amendment 5-2, blocking the proposed data center

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-02-17

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cancelled

Texas Public Radio reports the council vote blocking the proposed data center

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-02-18

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cancelled

San Marcos Planning and Zoning Commission denies the related request

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-03-25

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Sources

Evidence and provenance

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