# Westlake data center restraining order expires

> North Texas judge drops temporary block on Westlake data center project after Keller residents raised environmental and health concerns
- Title: Westlake data center restraining order expires | Shortify
- Summary: North Texas judge drops temporary block on Westlake data center project after Keller residents raised environmental and health concerns Judge dissolved…
- Keywords: westlake, keller, data center, temporary restraining order, texas, nfl, governor, giner hinojosa, greg abbott, resource audit, news, local
- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/westlake-data-center-temporary-restraining-order-expires
- Author: Tracy DeLatte
- Published: 2026-09-25T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: westlake, keller, data center, temporary restraining order, texas, nfl, governor, giner hinojosa, greg abbott, resource audit, news, local
## Order expires
A North Texas judge dissolved the temporary restraining order on the Westlake data center project.
## Keller residents worried
Nearby Keller residents claimed they weren't given proper notice about the 1.1 million-square-foot data center project.
## Health and environment concerns
Residents expressed health and environmental worries about the project's location near their homes.
## Next hearing set
The court scheduled a hearing for October 23 to review evidence before deciding on a permanent injunction.
## State politics shift
Governor Greg Abbott reversed his stance after initially supporting data centers, now requiring resource audits for new projects.
## Key takeaway

Judge dissolved restraining order allowing Westlake data center to proceed after Keller residents claimed lack of notice and health risks