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The Denton City Council held the final public hearing and first reading for a proposed 90-day moratorium on new commercial data center applications. The proposed pause is intended to give the city time to address water, sewer, electric-grid and land-development concerns; a vote could occur as early as Dec. 1.
Denton City Council held its first public hearing on a proposed moratorium to temporarily pause new data center development and permitting. Residents debated the long-term effects of data centers on the electric grid versus their financial benefits. The council is expected to vote on the 90-day moratorium after a second public hearing.
Denton, Texas residents strongly advocated for a 90-day moratorium on new data center applications at a public hearing, citing concerns over grid strain and city resource impact. The proposed moratorium, which would not affect existing projects, is being considered by the Denton City Council alongside potential development code amendments. This local discussion follows a statewide order from Governor Greg Abbott to freeze environmental permit approvals for data centers across Texas.
Denton City Council is set to vote on holding public hearings for a proposed moratorium on data center development and updates to the city's development code. This local discussion follows a statewide announcement from Gov. Greg Abbott to audit data centers connecting to Texas's power grid. The council is considering both a temporary moratorium and permanent regulatory changes.