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San Marcos becomes the first Texas city to ban data centers, testing its local control

San Marcos becomes the first Texas city to ban data centers, testing its local control
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San Marcos residents protest a proposed AI data center during a City Council meeting on Feb. 17, 2026. Credit: Leila Saidane for The Texas Tribune By Katlyn Ma, The Texas Tribune San Marcos has become the first Texas city to ban data centers within city limits, banking on its local authority to s...

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