State Rep. Helen Kerwin updates court on data-center developments and aquifer concerns
Apr 27, 2026
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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