We asked every Texas lawmaker about data centers. Here’s what they said | ENOUGH
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ENOUGH investigated the rapid growth of data centers in Texas by reaching out to all 181 members of the Texas Legislature. The inquiry focused on lawmakers' opinions regarding the state's response to issues like power grid demand, water use, and community impacts from data center development.
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Texas’ data center boom is moving fast — but what are state lawmakers doing to keep up?
The ENOUGH team reached out to all 181 members of the Texas Legislature as part of our ongoing investigation into the rapid growth of data centers across the state.
We’re asking what lawmakers think Texas should be doing about the issues surrounding that growth — including demand on the power grid, water use and the impact on communities where these massive facilities are being built.
See who responded, what they told us and the questions that still need answers.
What do you want Texas lawmakers to answer about the data center boom? Leave your question in the comments. Our ENOUGH team is continuing to investigate.
WATCH OUR FULL EPISODE ON DATA CENTERS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-wq0v2z2oc
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