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Texas lawmakers take up data center water use concerns
Texas lawmakers addressed concerns over data centers' high water usage during a House Natural Resources Committee meeting. Rural residents reported declining water access due to data center operations, while officials noted insufficient data from the industry. Data center advocates emphasized innovation in cooling technologies but opposed regulatory restrictions.
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