Michael Crain is a Texas state representative who has been involved in legislative discussions regarding datacenter energy consumption and grid reliability in the state.
Referenced in 4 briefingsLast referenced: May 29, 2026
Fort Worth is taking the harder path: council member Michael Crain requested a staff presentation Tuesday on zoning, resource use, and subsidies, explicitly rejecting moratorium as the tool, despite 817 Gather's 14,432-signature petition and Tarrant County's existing one-year pause in unincorporated areas.
Council member Michael Crain pointed to Meta's $1.5 billion north Fort Worth campus, operating over a decade without resident complaints, as the compatibility benchmark.
Council Member Michael Crain has asked City Manager Jay Chapa for a comprehensive report by June 2 covering zoning, ERCOT transmission study requirements, and peer-city practices.
Fort Worth's decision to delay $18.2 million in tax incentives for Edged U.S.'s $1.1 billion campus until May 12, with Council Member Michael Crain proposing enhanced noise compliance and mandatory annual reporting, shows Texas cities are adding conditions, not blocking projects.