Texas AG Ken Paxton investigates hundreds of data centers over water use reporting

Texas Attorney General Probes Data Center Projects Over Water Usage

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating hundreds of data center developments over whether they’re complying with water-use reporting requirements.

Texas AG launches investigation into data centers over water use compliance

The investigation spans 18 counties including Bexar, Harris and Travis. Projects must submit water usage data to remain legally compliant.

Hundreds of Texas Data Centers Under Investigation Over Water Use Reporting

Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating data center developments across the state for compliance with legally required water-use surveys.

Paxton investigates Texas data centers that haven’t reported water usage

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into the state’s data centers that haven’t reported their water usage. The investigation underscores concerns that large-scale data center developments consume enormous amounts of water to cool their computer servers. The Lone Star State is already undergoing a water shortage, so the state is taking steps […]

Paxton Investigates Tom Green County Data Centers Over Water-Use Reports

SAN ANGELO, TX -- Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Texas data center developments that have not provided a response to the Texas Water Development Board’s (“TWDB”) water use survey. Under Attorney General Paxton’s orders, the OAG will ensure that all data center developments in Texas provide up-to-date and accurate information regarding water usage.  Learn More Here.

Texas AG Ken Paxton investigates hundreds of data centers over water use reporting

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into hundreds of data center developments across the state for failing to respond to water use surveys required under Texas law.