Texas agriculture commissioner calls for special session on data center growth
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is urging Governor Greg Abbott to call a special legislative session to address the rapid growth of data centers in the state. Miller argues that delaying action until the regular session could harm rural communities, water supplies, and the state's power grid, emphasizing the need for timely protection of natural resources.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has publicly called upon Governor Greg Abbott to convene a special legislative session specifically to address the accelerating expansion of large data centers across the state.
Commissioner Miller expressed concerns that waiting until the next regular legislative session in January could be detrimental, potentially leaving rural communities, vital water supplies, and the state's power grid vulnerable to unchecked growth. He emphasized the importance of balancing technological advancement with the protection of Texas's agricultural sector and natural resources. As of the report, Governor Abbott has not yet announced a decision regarding the proposed special session.