Texas poll finds most residents oppose local data center development

News Clip0:22CBS19·TX·8/27/2026

A new poll shows 57% of Texans oppose data center development in their communities, citing concerns about impacts on power and water resources. This issue is becoming increasingly controversial among state leaders.

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A recent poll conducted in Texas indicates significant public opposition to data center development within local communities. The survey found that 57% of Texans are against data centers being built in their areas, while 30% support such developments, and 14% remain undecided.

This resistance is largely driven by concerns over the potential impact data centers have on the state's power grid and water resources. The issue of data center development is becoming a contentious topic among state leaders as they continue to debate these environmental and infrastructural implications.