Texas Attorney General Investigates Hundreds of Data Centers Over Water Reporting Compliance

Waco Temple Bryan, TX, September 24, 2026 —

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched investigations targeting hundreds of data center developments throughout the state. The Attorney General’s office is examining these facilities for non-compliance with mandatory water use reporting requirements.

The scope of this inquiry extends across numerous Texas counties. Among the areas included in the probe is Brazos County, which is recognized as part of the Waco-Temple-Bryan region. The investigations are focused on data centers that have allegedly failed to adhere to state mandates regarding the reporting of their water consumption.

Specific details regarding the exact number of data centers under scrutiny beyond the general figure of “hundreds” were not immediately available. Likewise, the precise nature of the mandatory water use reporting requirements and the specific statutes or regulations involved were not detailed in the available information. The names of the companies or specific data center projects being investigated also have not been disclosed.

The investigations are intended to ensure that these significant industrial developments are meeting their legal obligations concerning water resource management in Texas. The requirement for reporting water usage is a key component of state efforts to monitor and conserve water resources, particularly in a state where water availability can be a critical concern.

Further information, such as the timeline for these investigations, potential consequences for non-compliance, or any specific findings to date, has not been released by the Attorney General’s office. The investigations cover developments in multiple Texas counties, indicating a broad concern across the state regarding compliance with these environmental reporting mandates.

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