Texas protesters demand data center growth regulation before Senate hearing

Don't Drain Texas organizer Maggie Hill, alongside Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and Democratic nominee for agriculture commissioner Clayton Tucker, participated in a protest on the Texas Capitol steps. The group was demanding a special legislative session to address and regulate the expansion of data centers within the state. Their demonstration took place in advance of a Senate Committee Hearing scheduled for Monday, July 27, 2026, where the issue of data center growth was expected to be discussed.