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San Marcos Bans New Data Centers | Texas News
San Marcos, Texas, just pulled off a historic move—becoming the first city in the state to outright ban new data centers, voting 4-3 to rewrite zoning laws and block future developments. Fueled by concerns over skyrocketing water and energy use threatening local resources, the city leveraged its home rule powers to strengthen its legal footing against potential lawsuits—a tactic counties have struggled with. While state Senator Paul Bettencourt vows to challenge the ban as unconstitutional, Texas continues to boom with data center proposals, sparking growing public concern. Governor Abbott…
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