Data Centers

The husband of Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker is registered as a lobbyist for a data center industry trade group.

Some North Texas communities have made efforts to stop – or at least slow – the growth of data centers, but legal challenges from developers are making it an uphill battle.

The proposed language by the party’s Legislative Priorities Committee appears to have strong support from rural delegates, but it potentially stands at odds with the priorities of Gov. Greg Abbott and other state leaders.

The governor said the PUCT and ERCOT must take steps to prevent the cost of data center infrastructure from being passed on to electricity customers.

Months of tension over the Comanche Circle data center erupted in Hood County Commissioners Court as officials approved the project 3-1 amid protests, legal concerns and heated exchanges.

Hill County has rescinded its one-year data center moratorium after a developer lawsuit, while approving new review policies requiring greater transparency from large projects.

The state's grid operator will vote Tuesday on whether to begin a study of data centers, known as "Batch Zero," that would use a new evaluation process for adding projects to the grid.

As more large-scale data centers pop up across North Texas, the city of Mesquite is considering standards for developments.

A June 2 meeting could shape how city leaders approach data centers looking to set up shop in Fort Worth.

Residents and local leaders packed a Granbury town hall Wednesday night to oppose proposed Al data centers.

Somervell County leaders voted to oppose new Al data center projects while Red Oak approved a major new campus after hours of public debate over growth, water and infrastructure.

Moses Garcia ran on a platform to regulate data centers in Wilmer.