Lubbock council votes to begin 90‑day process for moratorium on large‑scale data centers

Sep 22, 2026

After hours of debate and public comment, the Lubbock City Council voted to direct staff to begin the legal process for a 90‑day moratorium on acceptance, processing or approval of applications for large‑scale data centers (defined in the resolution by electricity and water thresholds). The resolution starts public notices, two hearings and a work session to hear independent experts.

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The Lubbock City Council voted to begin the statutory process to impose a 90‑day moratorium on the acceptance, processing or approval of applications tied to large‑scale data centers.

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