Resident urges coordinated response on data-center development and water supply

Mar 10, 2026

A Precinct 1 resident told the Hays County Commissioners Court the public wants clear actions — not political infighting — on data‑center development and water supply, urging coordination among county staff, cities, utility districts and state legislators.

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Sheridan Schaeffer, a Precinct 1 resident, urged the court to shift from partisan exchanges to practical coordination among government bodies to address data‑center development and its pressure on regional water resources. "We don't need to hear why the other person is wrong. We need to hear what to do and how we can stand up and help you," Schaeffer told the court, asking for specific next steps: who to call, what meetings to attend, and which agencies can act.

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