Willie, Tanya, and Dennis Quaid Rally Texans Against Massive Power and Data Projects
Willie Nelson and other celebrities are urging Texans to oppose data center and power line projects in the state. Nelson specifically targets a data center near Abbott, Texas, citing concerns about noise, water consumption, and light pollution. Tanya Tucker and Dennis Quaid also voice opposition to a proposed transmission line project, emphasizing environmental and property impacts.
Willie Nelson, the iconic country singer, has publicly urged Texans to oppose the proliferation of data centers in the state, specifically highlighting a facility near his hometown of Abbott in Hill County. Nelson, who still owns land there, voiced concerns about the data center's noise, substantial water usage, and light pollution, stating these issues threaten the local environment and community character. He called on residents to "fight against" these developments.
Concurrently, country artist Tanya Tucker and actor Dennis Quaid joined the celebrity advocacy, speaking out against a proposed 200-mile transmission line project known as the Bell County East to Big Hill transmission line, spearheaded by Oncor and LCRA Transmission Services Corporation. Tucker emphasized potential damage to private property, health, wildlife, and water resources, asking Governor Abbott to pause the project for further evaluation of its long-term impacts on Texas land.