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Data center boom targets Texas' most productive farmland, fueling power clashes
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Fusion42 · 20 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Texas faces conflicts as farmland is converted to data center sites, straining water and power resources critical to agriculture. Texas Agriculture Commissioner proposes moratorium and zoning changes to protect farmland and address infrastructure capacity.
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You face an immediate barrier as Texas limits new data center builds on prime farmland amid water and power shortages. Shift your site planning to less productive land now or risk losing access to key locations and grid connections.
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