Texas lawmakers are looking to strip Bedford of its power to block data centers, meaning the city might lose its say on where these massive, power-hungry facilities pop up. This could change the industrial landscape of your neighborhood whether the city council likes it or not.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
The project is expected to provide economic benefit through new business occupancy.
Local business owners and the city through increased tax base and employment opportunities.
None identified, though some neighbors expressed concerns about truck traffic.
The Texas agriculture commissioner is once again urging Gov. Abbott to call a legislative session to talk about the dangers of data centers.
Gina Hinososa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, says Republican Gov. Greg Abbott should act now to pause new data center projects.
Earlier this year, state Senator Paul Bettencourt announced that Texas counties cannot implement bans against industrial development, including data centers
The city is balancing the need for new business development with strict design standards. This project will bring two new office-warehouse buildings to a currently empty lot.
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