Texas data centers face new political scrutiny after elections
Newly elected leaders are calling for more oversight and rules, while experts say data center development could slow but is unlikely to stop.
The Alamo Republican brief, from reporting by KXAN
Travis County
Texas' data center industry faces new political pressure after the recent elections, according to reporting from KXAN. Newly elected leaders are calling for greater oversight and new regulations for the sector.
Experts say development could slow because of the changes, but they do not expect it to stop.
Written by The Alamo Republican from KXAN’s reporting, using only the facts in it. KXAN’s own headline: “Texas data centers face political uncertainty after election shakeup, but development boom isn't over”
The Graham City Council unanimously approved a 30-year agreement with Headwaters Site Development for a planned data center, and Olney's mayor asked for coordination on its wider effects.
Endeavors and ECAM Technologies said they are cutting a combined 240 jobs.
via San Antonio Report
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