Texas leaders are asking data centers how much water they use. Most arent responding.
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Texas officials are seeking information on water usage from data centers, but less than one-third of surveyed companies responded. During a legislative hearing in Austin, Rep. Brad Buckley criticized the low participation rate, calling it insufficient for informed policy-making. With over 248 proposed data centers, Texas aims to surpass Virginia as the leading market in the U.S. Governor Greg Abbott has initiated measures to ensure that infrastructure costs for these centers do not burden local customers. The survey, developed by the Public Utility Commission and the Texas Water Development Board, aims to enhance transparency regarding water and energy demands in the industry.
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