Texas Data Centers Under Scrutiny | Texas News

Texas lawmakers are racing to manage a booming data center industry as Governor Abbott tightens rules on energy and water use, demanding transparency from giants like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft. With the state’s power grid under strain and local communities feeling the pressure, legislators weigh economic gains against environmental and infrastructural risks — all while 20+ major companies agree to comply. It’s a high-stakes balancing act for the Lone Star State. 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/ddfd44a99a73f9d5