Texas AG's Office investigating data center developments for not submitting water usage information

News Clip0:21KHOU 11·TX·9/25/2026

The Texas Attorney General's Office is investigating data center developments across the state for failing to submit required water usage information. Less than 30% of data centers responded to a state-mandated survey, prompting concern from the Texas Water Development Board.

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Gov: Texas Attorney General's Office, Texas Water Development Board
During a recent hearing at the capitol, Texas Water Development Board leaders said less than 30% of data centers in the state responded to a state-mandated survey.