San Marcos becomes the first Texas city to ban data centers, testing its local control

San Marcos becomes the first Texas city to ban data centers, testing its local control
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by Katlyn Ma, The Texas TribuneJune 30, 2026 San Marcos has become the first Texas city to ban data centers within city limits, banking on its local authority to stop the data center boom and setting a precedent for other municipalities to follow. San Marcos City Council voted 4-3 on June ...