AG's Office Launches Investigation Into Data Centers Water Usage Reporting
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into hundreds of data center developments across the state. The probe aims to ensure these facilities are complying with state laws requiring them to report their ground and surface water usage to the Texas Water Development Board. Paxton states that many developments have not yet submitted these required reports.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated a statewide investigation into hundreds of data center developments. The investigation focuses on ensuring these facilities comply with Texas's water usage reporting requirements, which mandate submitting data to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB).
Under Texas law, the TWDB is responsible for surveying entities, including data center developers, that utilize ground and surface water for industrial, municipal, and power generation purposes. The Attorney General's office indicates that many data center developments have not yet fulfilled these reporting obligations.
Attorney General Paxton stated that his office is actively investigating to ensure transparency regarding water usage and full legal compliance. He emphasized the importance of not sacrificing the state's resources, including water and energy supply, and reiterated his commitment to fighting for communities across Texas.