After months of debate, San Marcos blocks future data centers

News ClipAustin American-Statesman·San Marcos, Hays County, TX·6/18/2026

After several months of public debate, the city of San Marcos, Texas, has enacted a measure to block all future data center developments within its jurisdiction. This decision represents a significant policy shift regarding land use and infrastructure in the area.

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After months of debate, San Marcos blocks future data centers  Austin American-Statesman