Texas Data-Center Boom Tests Water and Power Resources
TL;DR
Texas is seeing hundreds of planned data centers—at least 248 in the works—driven by AI demand; supporters tout jobs and investment, but critics warn about strain on water and the grid, prompting Gov. Abbott to push tighter oversight and lawmakers to study data-center impacts ahead of the 2027 session.
- Hundreds of data centers are coming to Texas. Here’s what you need to know. The Texas Tribune
- Hays County approves resolution to pause review of data centers KXAN Austin
- As Texas weighs data center water use, a Henderson County ranch fights a project across the road WFAA
- Lufkin community pleads for answers amid data center race Yahoo
- Produced Water, Artificial Intelligence Data Centers & The Legislature - PART II The Fayette County Record
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