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Angelina County commissioners approve tax abatement for natural gas power plant

KTRE · last updated

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) — Angelina County commissioners have approved a 10-year tax abatement agreement with a $350 million power plant.

LongLeaf Generating has at least 10 other locations near the Houston area. Longleaf Generating operates on natural gas and serves during peak times, like summer or severe weather events. It would be located in North Lufkin, by Kurh Lake.

The agreement requires the company to invest $350 million directly into the facility and maintain nine jobs.

Approval still awaits from the city of Lufkin, and Lufkin ISD.

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