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Serverfarm HTX2

This record consolidates 14 research observations while retaining source distinctions, location precision and unresolved fields.

under_constructionproject status
VERIFIED_PRIMARYbest evidence tier
14linked evidence rows
Project facts

Location and operating record

Operator / developerServerfarm
JurisdictionHockley, TX
Address4801 Betka Road
Location precisionstreet address
CoordinatesNot published; no coordinate inferred
CapacityNot established
AliasesServerfarm HTX2 · Serverfarm Hockley Campus · HTX2 · Betka Road new-build
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What has been researched

Project profile0 rows
Intent / permits0 rows
Civic / infrastructure0 rows
SOURCE RECORD

Serverfarm HTX2: source record

under_construction

TDLR (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation) Architectural Barriers project record is a Tier-1 state primary source for address, square footage, cost and schedule.

Key data: CenterPoint Energy (Houston Electric service territory) | ERCOT | NOT_FOUND

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-08-21

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OWNERSHIP AND PROFILE

Serverfarm HTX2: ownership and profile

under_construction

Developer: Serverfarm | Owner: Serverfarm | Permit applicant: Marty Brown (TDLR project applicant) | County: Harris | Research region: Houston / Gulf Coast

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-08-21

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POWER AND GRID

Serverfarm HTX2: power and grid

under_construction

Key data: Utility: CenterPoint Energy (Houston Electric service territory) | Utility region: ERCOT Houston (Coast) load zone | Grid area: ERCOT

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-08-21

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WATER AND COOLING

Serverfarm HTX2: water and cooling

under_construction

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-08-21

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PERMITS AND JURISDICTION

Serverfarm HTX2: permits and jurisdiction

under_construction

Key data: Permit IDs: TDLR TABS2025014265 | Jurisdictions: Harris County | City of Houston ETJ / Planning Commission | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TABS)

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-08-21

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TIMELINE

Serverfarm HTX2: timeline

under_construction

TDLR project TABS2025014265 registered (architect HKS, owner Serverfarm)

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2025-03-14

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under_construction

Scheduled construction start

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2025-07-11

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under_construction

Scheduled completion

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-07-10

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under_construction

Serverfarm seeks removal of Kermier Road segment to enable campus expansion at 4801 Betka Road

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-08-20

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OTHER PERMITS

Serverfarm HTX2: other permits

under_construction

TDLR Architectural Barriers project TABS2025014265 records a Serverfarm-owned new data center at 4801 Betka Road, Hockley, registered 3/14/2025.

Key data: TDLR TABS2025014265; applicant Marty Brown; architect HKS

Claim classification: OFFICIAL_RECORD · Verification: PRIMARY_SOURCE · Retrieved: 2026-09-05

Status date: 2025-03-14

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BUILDING SQFT

Serverfarm HTX2: building sqft

under_construction

The TDLR record and trade press give the HTX2 building at 565,000 sq ft with a $137M estimated cost.

Key data: 565,000 sq ft; $137,000,000

Claim classification: OFFICIAL_RECORD · Verification: PRIMARY_SOURCE · Retrieved: 2026-09-05

Status date: 2025-03-14

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PROJECT TIMELINE

Serverfarm HTX2: project timeline

under_construction

TDLR lists a construction start of 7/11/2025 and completion of 7/10/2026 for the Betka Road project.

Key data: Start 2025-07-11; completion 2026-07-10

Claim classification: OFFICIAL_RECORD · Verification: PRIMARY_SOURCE · Retrieved: 2026-09-05

Status date: 2025-07-11

Limitation: Scheduled dates in a TDLR filing, not verified completion.

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pending

The Houston Planning Commission heard the road-removal request on Aug. 20, 2026 without voting; staff planned a recommendation in September with Planning Commission action Sept. 3 and City Council action by end of September.

Key data: Planning Commission action set for 2026-09-03; Council by end of September 2026

Claim classification: REPORTED_FACT · Verification: SINGLE_SOURCE · Retrieved: 2026-09-05

Status date: 2026-09-03

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ZONING LAND USE

Serverfarm HTX2: zoning land use

under review

Serverfarm asked the City of Houston to remove an approximately 5,200-foot segment of planned Kermier Road (a 100-ft-wide major thoroughfare on the plan since 1982) between Betka and Bath roads, arguing it would be an 'insurmountable barrier' to expansion at 4801 Betka Road.

Key data: 5,200 ft of planned Kermier Road; removal requested from Major Thoroughfare and Freeway Plan

Claim classification: REPORTED_FACT · Verification: SINGLE_SOURCE · Retrieved: 2026-09-05

Status date: 2026-08-20

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Sources

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