Harris County has 46 data centers and almost no power to regulate them

A tech story from Texas, reported by Click2Houston KPRC.

Tech · Texas · October 15, 2026

From Click2Houston KPRC

Harris County officials are pushing for greater local control over data center development, citing concerns about electricity demand, water consumption, air quality and neighborhood safety as the industry expands across Texas.

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

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