Texas Towns Push Back on Data Center Expansion

Texas Towns Push Back on Data Center Expansion

News ClipGoverning·TX·2/18/2026

Residents in Texas towns are pushing back against the expansion of data centers, which they say consume significant resources like water and electricity. However, local governments claim that state laws limit their ability to regulate these developments.

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Residents demand action on resource-heavy developments, but local governments say state law curtails their power.