Hill County pauses data center construction in rural areas for a year

A Texas county, Hill County, located near Waco, has approved a one-year moratorium on the construction of new data centers within its unincorporated rural areas. The decision, made on Tuesday, was prompted by concerns regarding public safety and public health. This action comes as data center development, such as OpenAI's Stargate project in nearby Milam County, continues in the broader region southwest of Waco.