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Across Texas, Democrats and Republicans alike are calling for limits on data centers' water and power use, but efforts to regulate the rapidly growing industry have gained little traction amid divisions among state leaders.

Wisconsin Democratic candidate for governor Francesca Hong called for a moratorium on data centers. So did Ohio Republican governor hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy, as data centers begin to dominate campaigns.

The president’s comments to Punchbowl News come just days after Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide pause of approval for data centers trying to connect to the power grid.

As more and more data center developers submit proposals to build in Texas, questions about how they will impact Texas' grid and contribute to drought conditions across the state are widespread.

KUT News requested tours of several data centers in Hays, Travis and Williamson counties. Most companies either declined or did not respond. But the Texas Advanced Computing Center let us peek behind the curtain.

Companies planning Fort Worth data centers detail resource usage, sustainability in face of growing concern in North Texas.

A new report from Environment Texas highlights the need for stronger regulations against microplastics.

Water levels at two reservoirs are at a seven-year high after recent flooding.

Investor Kyle Bass’ high-capacity water wells in East Texas have been blocked by a moratorium. He says his rights as a landowner are being violated.

Crowley officials issued a boil water notice for all customers served by the city's water system after reduced water pressure. Residents should boil water for two minutes until the notice is lifted.

The break led to a water pressure drop that could allow bacteria to enter the system, leading officials to issue the precautionary notice.

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