Matagorda County commissioners rejected a proposed solar farm tax incentive in a close 3-2 vote. The project would have brought in $1.6 million over five years on unused land, but concerns about property values and limited job creation swayed the vote. Supporters, including local firefighters, pushed for the benefits to fire departments and schools, while opponents questioned the impact on the community and the tax break’s value. Despite the county judge urging a focus on revenue needs, the project was blocked, leaving mixed reactions.