Texas Data Centers Under Fire | Dallas News

Data centers are sparking a firestorm across Texas, with rural and suburban communities sounding alarms as massive facilities spring up. Even without an official session, the legislature held a Capitol hearing to hear Texans’ concerns. Governor Greg Abbott has paused new construction while regulators review each project — a process expected to take months. He’s already imposed rules: no taking water or power from local grids, and centers must help lower electricity costs without disrupting neighborhoods. Abbott says his pause is working, with existing centers now complying — and this showdown could dominate the legislative agenda when lawmakers return in January. 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/9196167e4d1be32c