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As data centers grow, pushback continues in rural towns across Southeast Texas

Across Southeast Texas, the rapid expansion of data centers is facing significant pushback from residents and local governments concerned about noise, water and electricity consumption. Governor Greg Abbott has proposed a sweeping plan for state lawmakers to regulate the industry, including requiring data centers to pay for their own electric infrastructure and use water efficiently. Meanwhile, some local governments are passing resolutions against future data centers, though their legal power to prevent development remains limited.