Denton County to propose moratorium on data centers

Name: Denton County to propose moratorium on data centers
Uploaded: 2026-10-27T10:56:54.000Z
Duration: 23 s
Description: Denton officials are considering a moratorium on future data center development, with a public hearing scheduled for tonight and a final vote set for Dec. 1. The proposal follows newly approved zoning rules intended to keep data centers away from homes and businesses amid concerns about water and electricity use.

News Clip0:23WFAA·Denton County, TX·10/27/2026

Denton officials are considering a moratorium on future data center development, with a public hearing scheduled for tonight and a final vote set for Dec. 1. The proposal follows newly approved zoning rules intended to keep data centers away from homes and businesses amid concerns about water and electricity use.

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Gov: Denton County, Denton City Council

Denton officials are moving toward a proposed pause on future data center development. A public hearing is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., and the final vote on the moratorium is set for Dec. 1.

The proposal follows the Denton City Council's approval of new zoning rules designed to separate data centers from businesses and residential areas. Officials cited concerns over the facilities' potential water and electricity consumption.