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Residents urge moratorium; Bell County eyes safeguards for data centers

Bell County residents urged commissioners to oppose or pause data center development, citing concerns over water usage, electricity demand, environmental impacts, and tax abatements. While a full moratorium was requested, county leaders are considering a resolution for stronger safeguards and greater county authority from the state. The discussion also covered existing tax incentives benefiting companies like Meta and Rowan Temple LLC.