Escalation: Abbott Directs Penalties for Noncompliant Data
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Water Development Board to penalize data centers and other major water users that failed to file required water‑use surveys, and to use its enforcement powers if they miss reports again. The order describes the failures as potential civil and criminal violations and directs the board to coordinate with energy regulators to ensure future compliance.
Fewer than 30% of data centers responded to the state survey, with response rates as low as 28% over the last three years, and the questionnaire went to more than 300 sites. Noncompliant operators now face penalties for past reporting failures and tighter enforcement going forward, including possible civil and criminal cases.
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