San Marcos Bans New Data Centers | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 11, 2026 · 2m

San Marcos, Texas, just became the first city in the state to ban new data centers — a bold move sparking legal battles and national attention. Fueled by hundreds of residents’ voices and a dramatic one-vote flip in council votes, the decision was driven by community demand, not political convenience. Councilmember Amanda Rodriguez stands firm against state lawmakers like Senator Paul Bettencourt, who argue the ban oversteps state authority — but Rodriguez insists home-rule cities have the right to protect their interests. While Governor Abbott pushes for broader regulation, Rodriguez says…