North Texas communities push back on the data center boom as Texas leads the nation in construction
News Clip1:52WFAA·TX·5/13/2026
While Texas leads the nation in data center construction, particularly in the North Texas region, communities there are actively pushing back against the rapid development. This opposition includes the implementation of moratoriums, organized protests, and the delay of votes on proposed data center projects.
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Texas leads the nation with data centers under construction, but North Texas communities are pushing back — with moratoriums, protests and delayed votes on projects.