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Hays County · Central Texas

Data Centers in San Marcos, Texas

San Marcos rejected a $1.5 billion data center proposal in early 2026 amid record-low Edwards Aquifer levels. With several projects eyeing Hays County, water advocates see the fight as just beginning.
County
Hays County
Region
Central Texas
Aquifer at risk
Edwards Aquifer

The harms we're watching here

Stolen Water
Poisoned Air
Ruined Property Value

Coverage for San Marcos

Stolen Water

San Marcos, the Edwards Aquifer, and Data Center Pumping

Learn how data centers' significant water demands could impact San Marcos's unique hydrology, the Edwards Aquifer, and the protected species dependent on its spring flow.

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Local TV coverage

18 reports from WFAA and CBS Texas tracking the San Marcos data center fight.

KVUEAug 21, 2025

San Marcos residents began organizing against a 200-acre data center proposed near their homes.

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KVUEFeb 18, 2026

City leaders rejected the rezoning a $1.5 billion data center needed, after sustained public opposition.

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KVUEJun 18, 2026

San Marcos went further than any Texas city yet — approving a citywide ban on data centers.

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KXANNov 7, 2025

A Hays County family describes the toll of a drawn-out fight against a data center planned next door.

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