Hays County revives proposal to pause data center construction - Austin American-Statesman
What's documented Hays County commissioners voting on 180-day moratorium on water-intensive projects; San Marcos rejected 200-acre project, seventh in county.
Hays County, Texas commissioners are set to vote on a 180-day pause on approvals for water-intensive large-scale projects such as data centers in unincorporated areas while officials review water protections. The move revives a moratorium tabled in February over concerns about lawsuits, and the resolution also asks the Texas Legislature for greater county authority over data center development. It follows San Marcos rejecting a 200-acre data center, the seventh proposed in the county.
- Proposed 180-day pause on water-intensive large-scale projects
- Resolution seeks more county authority and creates a task force
- Follows San Marcos rejecting a 200-acre data center, the 7th in Hays County
- Texas has surpassed Virginia as the world's largest data center market
- Hill County rescinded its moratorium after a developer sued for more than $100 million