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Data Center Signal is tracking 17 clips about Diode data center developments across 2 states, including TX, MO.

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environmental76%

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electricity71%

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zoning18%

legal18%

News Clip2:53KHOU 11·TX

Texas Commissioner Miller warns data centers threaten state resources, urges special session

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is urging Governor Greg Abbott to call a special legislative session to address the rapid growth of data centers, citing concerns about strain on the state's water supply, electric grid, and agriculture. This push comes amidst public protests and makes data centers a major campaign issue, with the Governor recently expressing opposition to certain data center practices, leading to one project being scrapped. Miller also highlights alleged campaign contributions from the data center industry to the Governor's campaign.

opposition government electricity water announcement

7/30/2026

News ClipCultureMap Fort Worth·Abbott, Hill County, TX

Willie Nelson blasts data center in his hometown south of Fort Worth

Country music legend Willie Nelson has spoken out against data center development, specifically targeting a project in his hometown of Abbott, Texas, due to concerns about environmental impact and resource consumption. His statement comes amidst escalating statewide opposition to data centers, which includes legal action in Hill County and a project halt near Cedar Creek Lake.

opposition environmental government legal water moratorium

7/30/2026

News ClipCultureMap Dallas·Abbott, Hill County, TX

Willie Nelson condemns data center in his hometown south of Dallas

Country music icon Willie Nelson has publicly condemned data center development, specifically in his hometown of Abbott, Texas, citing environmental damage, water consumption, and light pollution. He urges Texans to fight against such developments, which he believes threaten rural land and livelihoods. The article also references other instances of data center opposition and legal actions in Texas.

opposition environmental water legal moratorium

7/29/2026

News ClipThe Elgin Courier·Bastrop County, TX

Community-led town hall calls for data center oversight

Residents in Bastrop County, Texas, held a town hall to advocate for increased transparency and local oversight of data center development, citing concerns over water, electricity, and land use. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller proposed a one-year moratorium on new data center projects, while Governor Greg Abbott announced plans for new legislation to require usage reporting and eliminate certain tax incentives statewide.

government opposition environmental electricity water moratorium

7/29/2026

News ClipCultureMap Austin·Abbott, Hill County, TX

Willie Nelson condemns data centers 'invading our land' in Texas

Country music icon Willie Nelson has publicly condemned data center developments, specifically in his hometown of Abbott, Hill County, Texas, citing environmental concerns like water usage and light pollution. This comes amid broader opposition across Texas, where a project by Diode was halted, Temple residents attempted recalls over a data center vote, and Hill County settled a lawsuit related to an attempted moratorium.

opposition environmental moratorium legal government

7/28/2026

News Clip1:39WFAA·Austin, Travis County, TX

Ranchers, farmers rally at Texas Capitol, pressing for pause on data centers

Texans, including State Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, rallied at the Capitol in Austin, calling for a pause on data center developments and new statewide regulations. This action follows the successful opposition campaign in rural Henderson County, which led developer Diode to withdraw its proposed data center project due to concerns over water usage from Cedar Creek Lake.

moratorium opposition environmental government water announcement

7/28/2026

News ClipCommunity Impact·TX

Texas agencies outline plans to balance affordability with data center growth

Texas state agencies, the Public Utility Commission (PUC) and Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), have outlined new policies to regulate data centers connecting to the state grid, aiming to ensure data center companies bear the costs of growth. These policies, spurred by a gubernatorial order, include evaluating large projects in batches and requiring companies to pay for necessary grid infrastructure. Meanwhile, several politicians have called for a moratorium on data center development, citing concerns over water and electricity use, and one developer, Diode, withdrew a project in East Texas due to pushback.

electricity government opposition moratorium environmental announcement

7/27/2026

News ClipThe Center Square·Austin, Travis County, TX

Anti-data center week of action scheduled in Texas, first rally in Austin Monday

Grassroots organizations in Texas are holding a "week of action" to protest data center expansion, citing concerns about environmental harm, water usage, and strain on the electric grid. They are urging Governor Abbott and state lawmakers to enact a moratorium on development and repeal tax exemptions for data centers. Governor Abbott has already issued a directive requiring data centers to pay for infrastructure costs and adopt water-efficient and noise-reducing technologies, leading one company, Diode, to withdraw its project.

opposition government electricity water moratorium zoning environmental

7/27/2026

News ClipBoerne Star·Henderson County, TX

Firm pulls data center plans in E. Texas

Diode has withdrawn its plans for a data center near Cedar Creek Lake in Henderson County, Texas. The company determined the project did not meet Governor Greg Abbott's directives or community expectations regarding environmental impact, power grid strain, and water usage. Governor Abbott praised the decision and announced intentions to pursue legislation codifying these standards for all data centers in the state.

electricity water government environmental opposition announcement

7/25/2026

News ClipEl Paso Times·TX

Hinojosa calls on Abbott to halt new data centers in Texas

Democratic Texas governor candidate Gina Hinojosa urged Gov. Greg Abbott to enact an emergency executive order for a statewide moratorium on new data center development, citing concerns over water resources, rising utility bills, health impacts, and lack of local control. Her call was supported by Texans from various communities, including El Paso, Henderson County, and Granbury, who shared grievances about existing and proposed data centers. While Abbott declined to comment on the moratorium, his office had previously directed utility commissions to protect ratepayers from data center costs and noted a recent project near Cedar Creek Lake was dropped due to community expectations.

moratorium opposition electricity water government environmental

Texas leaders praise withdrawal of proposed Henderson County data center

Texas state leaders are praising Diode's decision to withdraw its proposed data center project in Henderson County. Governor Greg Abbott cited concerns about community impacts, water resources, and the power grid. He plans to pursue new state requirements for future data center developments.

opposition environmental electricity water government

7/23/2026

News Clipcrossroadstoday.com·Henderson County, TX

East Texas data center project dropped after failing to meet state expectations

Diode's proposed data center project near Cedar Creek Lake in Henderson County, Texas, has been canceled. The decision followed the project's failure to meet Governor Greg Abbott's directives regarding data center expansion and local community expectations, particularly concerning electricity costs and environmental impacts. Residents had also protested the proposed AI data center projects in rural Texas.

government electricity water opposition environmental

7/23/2026

News ClipKicker 102.5·Henderson County, TX

Henderson County Data Center Project Scrapped Before It Ever Broke Ground

A proposed data center project by Diode in Henderson County, Texas, has been scrapped because it failed to meet the state's expectations for protecting local communities, natural resources, and the power grid. Governor Greg Abbott also announced plans to seek legislation requiring large data centers to report electricity and water usage and eliminate certain sales tax exemptions and incentives.

electricity water government environmental announcement

7/23/2026

News ClipTexas Border Business·Henderson County, TX

Proposed East Texas AI Data Center Withdrawn Amid Tougher State Guidelines

Diode has withdrawn its proposed data center project near Cedar Creek Lake in Henderson County, Texas. The company stated the project did not meet Governor Abbott's directives or community expectations for data center developments. Governor Abbott emphasized the state's commitment to protecting natural resources, the power grid, and community quality of life.

government opposition electricity water zoning announcement

7/23/2026

News ClipHouston Chronicle·TX

Gina Hinojosa calls on Greg Abbott to halt data center construction$

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa has urged Gov. Greg Abbott to impose a statewide moratorium on data center construction until new regulations are established by lawmakers. This call comes amidst growing public backlash against data centers in rural Texas, prompting Abbott to previously direct regulators to prevent utility cost-shifting to ratepayers and to consider repealing tax exemptions. A data center developer, Diode, recently withdrew a project in Henderson County, citing the governor's directives.

government moratorium electricity

7/23/2026

News Clipsanangelolive.com·Henderson County, TX

Texas Data Center Withdraws After Falling Short Of Standards

Diode will not proceed with a proposed data center near Cedar Creek Lake in Henderson County, Texas, after Governor Greg Abbott announced the project failed to meet state standards. Abbott stated that Texas requires companies to prioritize communities, natural resources, and the power grid, and will seek legislation to codify these expectations. He warned other data center developers to meet these standards or withdraw their projects.

electricity environmental government opposition

7/23/2026

News ClipKansas City Star·Peculiar, Cass County, MO

Peculiar, Missouri, blocked data center development years ago and has no regrets

The small Missouri city of Peculiar successfully blocked a proposed data center project from Diode years ago through a zoning change and a temporary moratorium. Residents and city officials organized against the development, citing concerns about community character, environment, and property values. Current officials express no regrets as the city continues to grow without the data center.

zoning opposition moratorium government

6/23/2026