Data Center Signal is tracking 2 clips about Marathon Digital data center developments across 1 states, including TX.
Residents of Granbury, Texas, are expressing strong frustration over data center developments, citing negative impacts like noise, wildlife loss, and harm to livestock, specifically from Marathon Digital. They feel abandoned by Governor Greg Abbott and are considering "breaking rank" from their traditional Republican voting habits over the issue.
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.