Water Protection

Urged the county to adopt a strict high-water use development checklist rather than just creating a review board, citing similar successful measures in Hill County.

Stressed the vital importance of preserving water for residents and wildlife, warning commissioners not to underestimate public resolve against data centers.

Expressed deep concern over data center strain on power grids and water supplies, asking for strict decibel noise limits.

Spoke in favor of the water protection resolution, highlighting cumulative environmental threats from multiple data centers and power plants.

Praised the resolution as an innovative and legally sound mix of local tools to stand up to data centers.

Urged commissioners to take a bold stand against data centers and ban tax abatements entirely.

Applaud county action against data centers and contrasted it with neighboring counties offering tax breaks.

Argued passionately that data centers are incompatible with life in Hays County due to water and power demands.

Highlighted water depletion projections and compared per-capita daily water use against massive industrial consumption.

Supported the judge's water proposals and 180-day moratorium, urging commissioners to say no to big tech.