San Marcos Bans New Data Centers | Real Estate News

Real Estate News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 2m

San Marcos, Texas, just became the first city in the state to ban new data centers outright, voting 4-3 to exercise its home-rule powers — even though no projects are currently planned within city limits. The move sparks immediate legal challenges, with State Senator Paul Bettencourt already preparing to fight it in court, citing state laws that limit local control over development. As data centers gobble up electricity and water, public backlash is mounting — even from Governor Greg Abbott, who’s demanding they pay for their own grid access and recycle water. This bold move could reshape how…