El Paso Weighs Meta’s Data Center Costs | Texas News

El Paso’s City Council is scrambling to understand Governor Abbott’s new data center rules—especially as Meta claims to comply—but locals are asking tough questions: Who pays for the power and water these behemoths need? Will they drain resources from neighborhoods and businesses? While state rules demand companies foot their own infrastructure bills and avoid harming communities, El Paso’s unique grid setup throws a wrench in the plan. State Senator Cesar Blanco has already demanded answers from Meta, and some residents fear Texans are subsidizing big tech through tax breaks. The council meets August 18th to tackle this head-on, spurred by Rep. Josh Acevedo, determined to ensure El Paso isn’t left in the dark about what’s coming next. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4ec605c5ace8bc51