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State Senate Hearing Highlights Communication Gaps on Data Center Water Usage

A Texas Senate Committee hearing highlighted concerns over data center water usage and a lack of transparency from some operators. State officials, including Chairman Charles Perry, expressed dissatisfaction with the communication from "bad actors" like Beacon Data Centers, while agencies reported low response rates to water and energy use surveys. Data center companies like Google and QTS testified on their efforts towards sustainable practices, but legislators and local officials emphasized the need for better engagement and oversight.