County brings in firm for legislative push, regulatory authority aid

Bastrop County commissioners last week hired a legislative consulting firm to push for greater control over large-scale commercial development, including the recent wave of data centers hitting Central Texas.

Commissioners approved a contract with Holland & Knight June 22 to provide legislative consulting services during the 90th Texas Legislature, set to convene Jan. 12. The firm will assist the county in developing a legislative priority related to regulations and the ability for counties to better manage commercial development.

Holland & Knight will help create a strategy to advance that legislation at the Texas Capitol.