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San Marcos becomes first Texas city to ban data centers via zoning
San Marcos, Texas, has banned new data centers using zoning laws, becoming the first city in the state to do so. The move aims to address concerns over energy consumption and strain on local infrastructure. However, pending state legislation could override local zoning authority.
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This local ban tests whether cities can regulate data center growth, but state preemption bills may ultimately limit municipal power over tech infrastructure.
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Zoning authority could be the answer to data center woes, as San Marcos becomes the first Texas city to ban data centers →
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