Another North Texas city considering a data center proposal

The Red Oak City Council in North Texas is scheduled to discuss an 800-acre data center development proposal on Tuesday evening. The proposed project is located along FM 2377, near Interstate 35. During a prior planning and zoning meeting, the commission voted 3 to 2 to recommend denying the rezoning request for the development. That meeting saw significant public turnout, with a large majority of attendees expressing concerns about the project. Texas is currently experiencing rapid growth in data center construction, with approximately 300 centers already operational and over 100 more in various stages of development. Residents and some experts have voiced worries regarding the potential strain this expansion could place on the state's existing power grid and water supply.