Texas data centers

Texas’ Data Center Boom Is Raising a New Question: Will There Be Enough Water for Residents?

Sep 4, 2026

Texas' rapidly expanding data-center industry is raising questions about electricity demand, water consumption and the potential impact on growing communities.

By The Katy News Texas is rapidly becoming one of the nation’s largest centers for artificial intelligence, cloud computing and data-center development. Billions of dollars in investment could bring construction, technology jobs and new tax revenue to communities across the […]

Texas Data Center Boom Raises a Billion-Dollar Question: Who Pays for the Power Grid?

Jul 31, 2026

Expanding data-center development is raising questions about who should pay for new transmission infrastructure across Texas.

Texas has welcomed massive investments in artificial intelligence and cloud-computing facilities. Now lawmakers and regulators are deciding whether data centers—or the public—should pay for the new transmission infrastructure they require. KATY, TX — Texas is rapidly becoming one of America’s […]