Lawmakers discuss data center water usage

Name: Lawmakers discuss data center water usage
Uploaded: 2026-06-23T22:46:17.000Z
Duration: 2 min 14 s
Description: Texas lawmakers and state leaders are discussing the state's significant water availability issues. Concerns stem from dwindling aquifers, population growth, and increasing industrial demand, including the water usage of data centers.

News Clip2:14KXAN·TX·6/23/2026

Texas lawmakers and state leaders are discussing the state's significant water availability issues. Concerns stem from dwindling aquifers, population growth, and increasing industrial demand, including the water usage of data centers.

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Gov: Texas State Legislature, Texas State Government

Texas has a water availability problem. Between dwindling aquifers, population growth and industrial demand, state leaders are concerned.

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