Residents urge moratorium and tighter rules as data-center proposals multiply
Jul 29, 2026
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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