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flag Hood County, Texas, rejected a six-month data center moratorium, defying state warnings and environmental concerns amid AI-driven project growth.

flag Hood County, Texas, rejected a proposed six-month moratorium on new data center development in a 3-2 vote after an 8-hour meeting, defying concerns over water scarcity, energy demand, and environmental harm. flag The decision followed a threatening letter from state Sen. Paul Bettencourt, who claimed counties lack legal authority to impose such pauses, citing state law. flag The moratorium would have allowed time to assess impacts on water, air quality, and public health amid a surge in data center projects fueled by the AI boom. flag Environmental advocates and national groups continue pushing for temporary pauses, while industry supporters highlight economic benefits like jobs and tax revenue.

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