Paxton Instructs Data Centers To Provide Up To Date Reporting On Water Usage
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent letters to 156 data center developers requiring regular, up-to-date reporting on water usage. The action follows an investigation into developments that did not respond to a Texas Water Development Board survey and affects projects across 32 Texas counties.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent compliance letters to 156 data center developers across 32 Texas counties, directing them to provide regular and current information about their water consumption. The letters follow an investigation into developments that failed to respond to a water-use survey conducted by the Texas Water Development Board.
Paxton said developers must comply with state law and respect communities affected by their operations. The initiative comes as data center water demand has become a growing concern among Texas voters and communities.