State lawmakers looking into the impact of data centers on the Texas Grid

News Clip0:52WFAA·TX·4/15/2026

Texas is becoming a major hub for data centers, leading state lawmakers to examine the significant impact these facilities are having on the state's electric grid. The investigation aims to understand and address the growing strain on Texas's power infrastructure due to data center expansion.

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Gov: Texas Legislature
As Texas continues to grow as a data center hotspot, State lawmakers are looking more on the current impact they have on the electric grid