Establishment of additional data centers in the State of Texas

State Representative for District 55 outlined interim legislative committee hearings and plans to address data center regulations and tax exemptions.

Criticized comments about younger workers, raised concerns about AI energy bubbles, and argued data centers offer few permanent jobs at high community cost.

Warned that closed-loop cooling systems are unproven at hyperscale and urged canceling tax abatements.

Asked whether local fire departments are equipped to handle industrial warehouse and data center fires.

Expressed environmental concerns regarding water scarcity and wildlife impacts from rapid population growth and data centers.