Texas lawmakers raise concerns over limited data center water reporting

News Clip1:15KCENNews·TX·6/24/2026

Texas lawmakers are raising concerns about the limited water usage reporting by data centers in the state. Only 17% of data centers are currently reporting their water consumption, which legislators believe hinders effective water planning for future needs. The issue highlights a gap in data collection regarding resource management for the growing data center industry in Texas.

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Lawmakers questioned how Texas can plan for future water needs when only 17% of data centers are reporting water use.