City Council in Fort Worth, Texas, Issues Temporary Data Center Moratorium
Council members will study noise, water and land-use impacts before drafting long-term rules for the facilities.
- On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, the Fort Worth City Council unanimously approved initial steps toward a 90-day moratorium on data center construction and established an Infrastructure Committee to evaluate regulatory impacts.
- Following months of public criticism regarding a flawed approach, council members pivoted from voting on zoning standards to creating this moratorium and task force to address community concerns about industrial development.
- City officials must hold two public hearings and secure a three-fourths council majority vote before the moratorium takes effect, while staff will evaluate noise, water usage, and infrastructure compatibility to guide long-term ordinances.
- Councilmember Chris Nettles noted the pause does not affect projects already approved, including the Black Mountain Energy development, which will proceed with its existing site plan.
- State law permits extending the pause to 180 days, allowing the city to align with statewide regulations as officials aim to ensure developers do not push infrastructure costs onto local households.
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