As AI Growth Brings Data Center Boom, Texas Legislators Rush to Protect Constituents
Texas lawmakers are concerned about the impact of data centers on rural communities' access to water and electricity as the AI boom fuels their growth. The state's Republican delegation met with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to discuss data centers and their potential effects.
Texas lawmakers are worried about the unintended consequences of the AI boom on their constituents. The growth of data centers, fueled by AI innovation, is concerning rural communities about access to water and electricity. Texas state Rep. Helen Kerwin said she supports AI infrastructure but not at the cost of future generations having water and power issues. Data centers' share of U.S. power use could jump from 4.5% to between 9 and 17% by 2030. A Republican delegation from Texas met with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick at the White House to discuss data centers. The White House introduced a framework for a National Standard on AI in March, which includes ratepayer protection.
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