Johnson County enacts nonbinding resolution urging stricter oversight of large‑scale data centers
After extensive public comment and expert testimony, Johnson County commissioners unanimously adopted a nonbinding resolution calling for transparency on projected water and electricity use, independent impact studies, and legislative action to give counties more review authority for large‑scale computing facilities.
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Johnson County's commissioners voted unanimously April 13 to approve Resolution 2026‑08, a nonbinding statement urging the Texas Legislature and state agencies to require full public reporting of projected electricity demand, water use and infrastructure impacts for proposed large‑scale data centers before approvals proceed.
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