Austin City Council advances plan to regulate data centers, potential ban on larger facilities

News ClipKVUE·Austin, Travis County, TX·8/27/2026

The Austin City Council is moving forward with a plan to establish new regulations for data centers. This plan includes the potential implementation of a ban on larger data center facilities within the city limits. The council's action indicates an active legislative process regarding data center development.

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Austin City Council advances plan to regulate data centers, potential ban on larger facilities  KVUE