Can local officials stop data centers in Texas?

Can local officials stop data centers in Texas?

News ClipThe Texas Tribune·TX·2/13/2026

This story discusses the growing concerns over the proliferation of data centers in Texas and the resistance from local communities. Several proposed data center projects in different Texas cities and counties are mentioned, including a $10 billion project in Lacy Lakeview near Waco that is facing organized opposition. The story highlights the issues around the significant water and energy demands of these data centers.

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Gov: Texas Senate District 22, Lacy Lakeview, Waco, Pecos County
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