Residents urge moratorium and tighter rules as data-center proposals multiply

Jul 29, 2026

Public commenters told the Hood County Commissioners Court that an influx of proposed data centers could drain water and strain power lines, and urged a moratorium, fee increases and coordination with cities to avoid grandfathering under old rules.

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Several residents used the public-comment period to urge the commissioners to act on a wave of proposed data centers and to consider temporary restrictions while state legislation evolves.

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