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State lawmakers demand answers on Texas data centers’ water use
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jasmine Lotts , as published by CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the meeting and the issue of data center water usage can be found through local news sources, including CBS7 and KOSA-TV News.
State lawmakers are seeking information on water usage by data centers in Texas. A meeting was held in Austin to discuss the issue, with the Texas House Committee on Natural Resources hearing from various groups. The committee is trying to determine how much water these data centers are using, as a clear number is not currently available.
Further details on the meeting and the issue of data center water usage can be found through local news sources, including CBS7 and KOSA-TV News.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) ·
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