Is Texas ready for the fast-approaching data center boom?

Texas is on track to become the largest data center market on earth, with more than 400 facilities already operating and hundreds more on the way. However, the data center boom comes with a cost, as these centers are among the state's biggest users of electricity and water. In rural communities like Hood County, southwest of Fort Worth, where both resources are often limited, the issue has already sparked tension between landowners and tech companies, leaving lawmakers to navigate the delicate balance between moving cautiously and pursuing a potential economic windfall.