Data Centers

The court must determine whether the withheld data concerns critical infrastructure vulnerable to acts of terrorism.

Companies such as Oncor, Lancium, and AEP Texas are arguing that data centers are what’s best for the Lone Star State.

Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating data center developments across the state for compliance with legally required water-use surveys.

Abbott says data centers must complete state audits and protect Texas’ power and water resources before permits can move forward.

The land designated for the data center was originally donated for use as a park but may soon sit under a 60-megawatt facility.

The vast majority of data centers required to provide the state with water-use information have failed to respond.

Council members are expected to consider new regulations over the coming weeks. 


Texans have been speaking out against flock cameras and data centers for months.

Lawmakers heard concerns over incomplete water-use reporting, cooling systems, and the local effects of data center development.

Witnesses raised concerns about national security, water consumption, grid reliability, and noise concerns.

The temporary pause on new data center projects comes with a new advisory commission and added approval requirements.

Drew Darby is seeking a public meeting on pending air permits and answers from the developer on water, power, emissions, and other local impacts.