San Marcos Bans Data Centers

San Marcos just became the first city in Texas to ban data centers entirely, sparking national attention and setting a bold precedent. Councilmember Lorenzo Gonzalez, who initially saw promise in the tech industry for economic growth and tackling issues like housing and food insecurity, ultimately voted yes after hearing from residents and seeing the pitfalls in other cities. This isn’t a rejection of development—it’s a cautious pivot toward protecting community well-being over unchecked expansion, as data centers surge across the state. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/4428371942c8aade