Proposed Data Centers

Expressed deep concern over proposed data centers in Ross and across Texas, urging the city council to ban data centers within city limits and enact water protections.

Warned that data centers create severe heat domes, strain the electrical grid, and consume excessive water resources.

Criticized the Lacey Lakeview city council and developers over the Ross data center project, highlighting water scarcity and lack of long-term tax revenues.

Stated that community opposition to data centers is nonpartisan and widespread, urging the Waco City Council to take proactive steps to protect local resources.

Asked the city council to petition Governor Abbott for a special legislative session to grant county commissioners authority to regulate rural data centers.

Highlighted the extreme water and energy demands of the proposed Ross data center and urged council members to ban data centers and restrict utility extensions.