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Data Center Signal is tracking 3 clips about CPS Energy data center developments across 1 states, including TX.

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News ClipThe Texas Tribune·TX

Residents and industry leaders at odds over transmission lines at legislative hearing

A legislative hearing in Texas addressed the contentious issues of 765-kilovolt transmission lines and data center development, facing significant public and industry debate. Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a temporary pause on data center grid connections pending an audit by ERCOT, while lawmakers consider repealing sales tax exemptions for data centers and granting more local control to counties over their buildout.

electricity government opposition zoning moratorium

8/20/2026

News ClipSan Antonio Express-News·San Antonio, Bexar County, TX

Texas Governor's Proposal to Break Up CPS Energy Rattles San Antonio Business Community$

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has proposed breaking up the monopoly of CPS Energy, San Antonio's municipally-owned electric and gas provider, and stopping its revenue transfers to the city budget. This move has alarmed San Antonio business leaders and city officials, who argue that CPS Energy's reliable and inexpensive power is crucial for attracting companies, including data centers, and funding city services. The proposal is expected to be taken up by the Texas Legislature in 2027.

electricity government announcement

8/9/2026

News ClipSan Antonio Report·San Antonio, Bexar County, TX

San Antonio has over 20 data centers. Officials worry about water and power usage.

San Antonio city leaders are open to more data center development, but want to set new zoning rules and discuss resource usage with local utilities, especially around water and power capacity. Council members are considering updating the Unified Development Code to categorize data centers as industrial and set buffer zones. Utilities say data centers are major users of water and electricity, but also drive revenue. Officials are exploring ways to encourage more sustainable water use and on-site power generation.

zoning electricity water

3/7/2026