Texas lawmakers to discuss data center debate

Name: Texas lawmakers to discuss data center debate
Uploaded: 2026-06-23T14:28:46.000Z
Duration: 1 min 8 s
Description: Texas lawmakers are set to discuss the debate surrounding the rapid growth of data centers in Central Texas. Concerns are rising over the amount of water these facilities use, especially amidst ongoing drought conditions. The discussion will address whether stronger oversight of data center water usage is needed.

News Clip1:08CBS Austin·Austin, Travis County, TX·6/23/2026

Texas lawmakers are set to discuss the debate surrounding the rapid growth of data centers in Central Texas. Concerns are rising over the amount of water these facilities use, especially amidst ongoing drought conditions. The discussion will address whether stronger oversight of data center water usage is needed.

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Gov: Texas Legislature

As Central Texas faces ongoing drought conditions, the rapid growth of data centers is fueling debate over how much water these facilities use and whether stronger oversight is needed. Find more headlines at cbsaustin.com.