State senator to challenge San Marcos data center ban, says city lacks legal authority

News ClipThe Business Journals·San Marcos, Hays County, TX·7/6/2026

A state senator plans to challenge the city of San Marcos's data center ban. The senator argues that the city lacks the legal authority to impose such a prohibition. This challenge highlights a significant legal and governmental dispute over local regulatory powers concerning data center development.

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Gov: San Marcos City Council, Texas State Senator
State senator to challenge San Marcos data center ban, says city lacks legal authority  The Business Journals