Denton considers pause on new data center development
News Clip1:12CBS TEXAS·Denton County, TX·9/22/2026
The city of Denton, Texas is considering a proposed moratorium on new data center development. A public hearing is scheduled to discuss the potential pause, driven by concerns that the electric transmission system in the city is nearing capacity.
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Gov: Denton City Council
Denton will hold its first public hearing on Tuesday night on a proposed moratorium on new data center development, as city staff warns the electric transmission system is near capacity.
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