Texas county pauses data center construction in rural areas for a year
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Hill County, Texas, has enacted a one-year moratorium on new data center constructions in unincorporated areas, citing public health and safety concerns. The decision, made by a 3-2 vote among county commissioners, is the first of its kind in Texas. Residents expressed worries about a proposed 300-acre development by Provident Data Centers, fearing impacts on quality of life due to noise and resource consumption. County officials aim to study the effects of data centers before allowing further projects. This pause reflects broader concerns in Texas regarding the rapid expansion of data centers in rural regions without adequate oversight.
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