State Rep. Helen Kerwin updates court on data-center developments and aquifer concerns

Apr 27, 2026

State Representative Helen Kerwin told the court she will seek additional information from state officials about the number and status of 'closed-loop' data centers and raised aquifer protection and abatement concerns; commissioners pressed for bonding and local guardrails to ensure cleanup if projects fail.

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State Representative Helen Kerwin briefed the Johnson County Commissioners Court during public participation on April 27 about ongoing data-center developments and state-level conversations intended to protect local water resources.

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