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Chapter 312 and 313 tax abatements make this a public concern

Attached please find an updated map of the BESS (Battery Electric Storage Systems) that we have recently found in public information and have added to our original map.  Our research

Why this FAQ Matters Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) currently use Lithium-ion batteries for energy storage. Information Available is Government Sourced Research Symptoms of Toxic Exposure and Health Effects due

A Crazy Social Calendar There’s a lot going on! Perhaps the busiest social calendar of the year in Lamar county outside of the Christmas holidays. While we enjoy concerts, foreign

Accountability for Extreme Cases When someone wants to build a structure more than 400′ tall, or have devices operating that exceed 120 decibels at the property line for a minimum

April 9, 2025 – Judge issues Temporary Restraining Order for BESS installations https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/local/van-zandt-temporary-restraining-lithium-battery-storage-facility/

Local residents receive no electricity benefit. There are few to no long-term local jobs created. The projects take up large amounts of land, bring in ugly and noisy equipment, and change the rural feel of the area. These BESS systems bring fire and safety risks, including battery thermal runaway hazards. There is also additional strain on local emergency services without extra resources.