Texas seeks to regulate data centers’ power and water use, Sid Miller says

Texas seeks to regulate data centers’ power and water use, Sid Miller says

News ClipKVII·TX·6/11/2026

Texas is exploring new regulations to manage the power and water consumption of data centers, according to Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller. This move indicates a focus on the environmental and resource impact of the data center industry at the state level.

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