Texas Weighs Data Center Costs | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

Texas is cracking down on data center growth as lawmakers grill developers about water and power usage, demanding transparency and accountability amid skyrocketing demand that’s straining state resources. With hundreds of data centers already online and more planned, officials admit they lack accurate water use data — mostly because reporting is voluntary. Concerns are mounting that these facilities are driving up electricity costs for everyday Texans, while community groups push back, demanding more local control over where massive projects go up. Developers say they’re willing to pay their…