Hill County passes Texas’ first data center moratorium
- Source
- Politico
- Time
- 8:36 PM
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- 94/100
Hill County, Texas, has enacted a one-year moratorium on the construction of data centers and power plants within its unincorporated areas. The decision, passed by the County Commissioners Court in a 3-2 vote, aims to pause development as the region faces an influx of as many as eight proposed projects.
This move is believed to be the first of its kind at the county level in Texas, reflecting growing local concerns over the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure in rural communities. Local officials and residents cited potential impacts on water supplies, the electric grid, and general quality of life as primary reasons for the suspension.