Sid Miller to host Capitol rally for pause on hyperscale data centers
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller hosted a rally at the Texas Capitol calling for a pause on new hyperscale data center development. Miller cited concerns about the state's water supply and electric grid, urging Governor Greg Abbott and other state leaders to take immediate action. Governor Abbott has also expressed opposition to data centers.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller organized and hosted a rally at the Texas Capitol in Austin, calling for an immediate halt to the construction of new hyperscale data centers across the state. The event, dubbed "Press Pause on Hyperscale Data Centers," took place on Monday morning and focused on the protection of Texas's vital agricultural communities.
Commissioner Miller highlighted the potential threats posed by the rapid expansion of data centers to the state's crucial water supply and its already strained electric grid. He issued a direct appeal to state leaders, including Governor Greg Abbott, to intervene swiftly and prevent farmers, ranchers, and rural communities from disproportionately bearing the environmental and infrastructural costs associated with unchecked data center growth.
Governor Abbott has previously indicated his opposition to data center development, aligning with the sentiments expressed at Miller's rally. The event saw additional speakers join Commissioner Miller in advocating for a pause in new data center projects.