Caldwell County adopts resolution urging state safeguards for data center development
After hours of public comment raising water, health and agricultural concerns, the Caldwell County Commissioners Court adopted Resolution 29‑2026 asking the Texas Legislature and regulators to require transparent reporting, independent impact analyses and water‑sparing cooling technologies for large data centers.
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The Caldwell County Commissioners Court on May 14 adopted Resolution 29‑2026, a statement urging state‑level safeguards and transparency for proposed large‑scale data center projects. The measure, adopted by voice vote after public testimony, opposes use of high‑volume potable open‑loop cooling systems in water‑constrained areas and asks the governor and Legislature to consider rule changes to protect grid reliability, water supplies and county infrastructure.
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