Texas town's data center ban challenged by state senator
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San Marcos becomes first city in Texas to prohibit data centers
San Marcos became one of the first Texas cities to ban data centers within city limits, utilizing its home rule authority. During its June 16 meeting, the city council updated the Land Development Code and Design Manual, effectively banning data centers while setting restrictions on this type of future development, making it not possible for a data center to be built in the city. The decision came after months of discussing the future of data ce…
Texas town's data center ban challenged by state senator
Texas town's data center ban challenged by state senator Diana Ionescu Mon, 07/06/2026 - 06:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption San Marcos, Texas. In June, San Marcos, Texas became the first city in the state to ban data centers. Now, a state senator is challenging that decision, testing the limits of local power, reports Emily Hallas in Washington Examiner. Republican state Sen. Paul Bettencourt told the Texas Tribune that state law does n…
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