Representative Cody Harris gives insight on data center water usage
Texas House Representative Cody Harris, Chair of the State's House Committee on Natural Resources, has spoken out about data center water usage in response to a new directive from the Governor. Harris announced that a committee hearing has been scheduled later this month to examine water usage by data centers and to shape policies protecting water resources and requiring water efficient practices to protect Texas utility rate payers.
Texas House Representative Cody Harris, representing Palestine and serving as the Chair of the State's House Committee on Natural Resources, addressed concerns regarding data center water usage across Texas. His comments came in response to a new directive from the Governor aimed at protecting Texas utilities and rate payers as data center development surges across the state.
Representative Harris stated on social media that while Texas has benefited from economic growth, there is a responsibility to protect Texans and their communities. To this end, he announced that the House Committee on Natural Resources has scheduled a hearing for later this month. The purpose of this hearing is to thoroughly examine data center water usage and to develop policies that will safeguard the state's water resources while also mandating water-efficient practices within the data center industry.