Clay County

Resolution Calling for Enhanced Regulation of Data Centers in the State of Texas

The Clay County Commissioners Court adopted a resolution opposing certain types of data center development, specifically the use of open-loop evaporative cooling or other high-volume potable water-consuming technologies, and calling on the Texas Legislature to enact stronger statewide regulation of data centers. County Judge Mike Campbell described the move as preemptive, noting that no company had yet formally proposed a data center project in Clay County but that the county wanted to get ahead of the issue and send a message to residents and legislators.

1. Aug 11, 2026Vote — passed — The Clay County Commissioners Court adopted a resolution opposing certain types of data center development, specifically the use of open-loop evaporative cooling or other high-volume potable water-consuming technologies, and calling on the Texas Legislature to enact stronger statewide regulation of data centers. County Judge Mike Campbell described the move as preemptive, noting that no company had yet formally proposed a data center project in Clay County but that the county wanted to get ahead of the issue and send a message to residents and legislators. source