San Marcos becomes first Texas city to ban data centers amid resident opposition over resource strain

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San Marcos, Texas, has become the first city in the state to ban data centers, following resident concerns that such projects would overburden local resources like water and electricity, and disrupt nearby neighborhoods. The San Marcos City Council approved the ban on June 16, with Council member Amanda Rodriguez introducing the amendment. The decision was driven by strong public opposition, with residents packing City Hall meetings to voice their concerns about the environmental and infrastructure impacts of data centers.

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