April 14, 2026
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ERCOT's Batch Rules Are Still in Draft. Your Invoices Are Not.
In Texas, the pattern is emerging. Hays County/San Marcos rejected a $1.5 billion project 5-2.
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Hays County, TX
Hays County, located in central Texas between Austin and San Antonio, has emerged as a significant location for data center development due to its proximity to major metropolitan areas and available real estate.
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February 26, 2026
Turbines Ease the Power Bottleneck. 91 Billion Gallons Say Water Is Next.If the gas plants powering these campuses sit in water-stressed basins, the upstream problem remains unsolved. Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra's push for a moratorium on high-water-use industrial permits and Stage 4 drought restrictions signal that Texas communities are beginning to connect these dots.
February 25, 2026
Co-Located Power Is the New Default. Texas Counties Can't Stop It.Hays County commissioners wanted a 30-day moratorium on water-intensive developments exceeding 20,000 gallons per day.
February 22, 2026
6.5 GW Under Construction, $98 Billion Stalled at the City LineHays County Judge Ruben Becerra proposed a moratorium on new building permits requiring large water consumption.
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