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September 2, 2026

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Princeton Tax Fight Heats Up As Data Centers Face New State And City Hurdles

Taxes and growth both got more complicated this week. County leaders clashed over costs while future data centers now face a tougher path from two directions, and that ripple effect starts here.

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This Week's Coverage

Commissioners Court · August 31, 2026

County Tax Debate Heats Up, PID Hearing Delayed

Collin County Commissioners Court on Aug. 31 spent much of its public discussion on next year’s budget and a proposed tax increase, an issue that matters to Princeton homeowners, renters, and businesses who pay county taxes. The court also delayed a public hearing on a proposed public improvement district that appears tied to a Princeton-area development, setting that item for the next meeting.

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