AG Ken Paxton targets Texas data centers over water use, including developments in Harris County

A tech story from Texas, reported by Click2Houston KPRC.

Tech · Texas · October 15, 2026

From Click2Houston KPRC

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent letters to 156 data center developments statewide, requiring updated water-use information as his office investigates compliance with state law.

Reported by Click2Houston KPRC, October 15, 2026. Read the full story at Click2Houston KPRC →

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