Texas House to hear testimonies regarding data centers
News Clip0:39KCENNews·Austin, Travis County, TX·4/7/2026
The Texas House Committee on State Affairs will hold a hearing to discuss data center development in the state. Testimonies will cover global competitiveness, national security importance, grid reliability, workforce needs, and regulatory reform. The goal is to streamline regulations and aid communities in managing growth.
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The Texas House of Representatives Committee on State Affairs is scheduled to hear invited testimonies on Thursday regarding data center development within the state. The hearing will address several key areas, including the global competitiveness of data centers, their importance to national security, and current regulations governing their development.
Discussions are expected to focus on proposals to streamline existing regulations and provide communities with better tools to plan and manage the growth associated with data center expansion. The topic has been a significant point of discussion in Central Texas for several months. The meeting is set to take place at 10:00 a.m. at the state Capitol building in Austin.