In effect
Limited protection
San Marcos — San Marcos citywide data center ban (Land Use Matrix amendment)
San Marcos · San Marcos citywide data center ban (Land Use Matrix amendment)
The San Marcos City Council voted 4-3 to amend its development code's Land Use Matrix to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts, making it the first Texas city to ban them (though later partly preempted by state SB 2272).
Technical detail
The San Marcos City Council voted 4-3 to amend its development code's Land Use Matrix to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts, making it the first Texas city to ban them (though later partly preempted by state SB 2272).
Who is protected: People subject to the measure.
Who must comply: San Marcos
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | San Marcos |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2026-06-16 |
| Citation | San Marcos citywide data center ban (Land Use Matrix amendment) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Council approves citywide ban on data centers ↗ |
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