San Marcos council takes steps toward stricter data center regulations

Name: San Marcos council takes steps toward stricter data center regulations
Uploaded: 2026-05-20T00:51:20.000Z
Duration: 2 min 19 s
Description: The San Marcos City Council has voted on amendments to implement stricter regulations and restrictions on data center operations and locations. These new rules are aimed at limiting where and how data centers can operate within the city. This action reflects the city's move towards a more controlled approach to data center development.

News Clip2:19KXAN·San Marcos, Hays County, TX·5/20/2026

The San Marcos City Council has voted on amendments to implement stricter regulations and restrictions on data center operations and locations. These new rules are aimed at limiting where and how data centers can operate within the city. This action reflects the city's move towards a more controlled approach to data center development.

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Gov: San Marcos City Council

San Marcos City Council is moving toward new regulations aimed at limiting where and how data centers can operate. The council voted on several amendments to increase regulations and restrictions of data centers at its April 21 meeting. READ MORE: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/san-marcos/san-marcos-council-takes-steps-toward-stricter-data-center-regulations/

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