Morris County — Morris County resolution urging state oversight of data center power and water use
Morris County · Morris County resolution urging state oversight of data center power and water use
The Morris County Commissioners Court unanimously adopted a resolution calling on the Governor, Texas Legislature, PUC, and ERCOT to require data center developers to disclose projected power and water use, undergo independent impact reviews, and adopt water-efficient cooling.
Technical detail
The Morris County Commissioners Court unanimously adopted a resolution calling on the Governor, Texas Legislature, PUC, and ERCOT to require data center developers to disclose projected power and water use, undergo independent impact reviews, and adopt water-efficient cooling.
Who is protected: People subject to the measure.
Who must comply: Morris County
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Morris County |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | Enacted (not yet in effect) |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Enacted | 2026-06-29 |
| Citation | Morris County resolution urging state oversight of data center power and water use |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · AI disclosure and transparency · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Morris County commissioners adopt resolution on data center regulation ↗ |
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