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Texas AG Demands Water Data From 156 Data Centers
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton requires water-use details from 156 Texas data centers to protect natural resources.
In brief
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton requires water-use details from 156 Texas data centers to protect natural resources. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent letters to 156 data center projects demanding accurate water-use information. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Texas AG Action
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent letters to 156 data center developments demanding accurate water-use information.
Statewide Water Investigation
Paxton's office announced a statewide investigation into water-use reporting for data centers that have not answered the Texas Water Development Board’s survey.
Data Center Expansion
Data center expansion is a priority in the Trump administration’s strategy for American leadership in artificial intelligence.
Water Reporting Requirements
Survey recipients must submit completed responses under Texas law to avoid ineligibility for TWDB funding and water-right permits.
Legal Consequences
Failure to complete the survey is a Class C misdemeanor and can disqualify projects from water-right permits.
State Response
Gov. Greg Abbott directed the water board to enforce reporting law and refer violations to county attorneys.
At a glance
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent letters to 156 data center projects demanding accurate water-use information.
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