Industry Research, Data and Updates

One role of Save Rural Texas is to keep our rural voters informed with current, real-world examples of how data centers and related projects are affecting water, land, and communities. Review some of the latest updates below and send us your articles & videos too.

Water

Don't Drain Texas
Governor Abbott, Texas $1 billion in water grants (April 14, 2026) - https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1493031369143608
Resident in Wisconsin exposes water damage due to data center - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXIOYvoCObM/
Fighting Google’s water guzzling data center - https://www.facebook.com/reel/816726140925650
Closed loop system contamination - https://www.facebook.com/reel/2038327757106940

Power Grid

PUC TEXAS RATE HIKE: Sign Opposition Letter - https://speak4.app/lp/qj01fsqq
CyrusOne $1 Billion Refinanacing deal for North Texas Data Center - https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1561343225992955
Fannin cty resolves issues with Savoy battery storage - https://www.kten.com/news/texas-headlines/fannin-county-resolves-issues
Moratorium on data centers – Paul Rivera - https://www.facebook.com/reel/1430097508740400

Livestock & Wildlife

EMF hazard to hearing in humans and wildlife harm – Citizens for Responsible Growth - https://www.facebook.com/reel/2363996540769851

Property & Farmland

Protect American Farm / Ranch Land in Texas - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1143363750818696/permalink/1528182275670173/
Texas gives data centers $1 billion in tax breaks – Houston Post - https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1367532768738411
Ohio fights data centers via constitutional amendment - https://www.facebook.com/reel/1974333450188406

Environment

Trusted Guidance for Rural Landowners

Dr. Aris Thorne

Water Specialist

Providing 15 years of expertise in Texas groundwater tracking and smart irrigation solutions.

Julian Brooks, JD

Property Advocate

Skilled in farm property litigation, land rights cases, and protecting regional zoning rules.

Lydia Ramirez

Conservation Scientist

Performing detailed site reviews to assess the actual ecological damage from industrial growth.

Samuel West, MA

Fiscal Policy Advisor

Reviewing local financial trends and tax changes linked to big industrial utility ventures.