Texas Farmland vs Data Centers | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Texas is locked in a fierce battle over data centers devouring prime farmland, straining water supplies, and threatening the power grid. As massive server farms sprout on some of the state’s most fertile land, rural communities and policymakers clash over priorities. Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller warns that once good farmland is lost, it’s gone forever—and proposes “agriculture freedom zones” to steer development away from top soil. He also highlights looming water shortages, suggesting unconventional sources like oilfield wastewater or deep earth water, while sounding the alarm on grid…