Texas Agency Tries To Keep Data Centers Hidden Over Terror Fears
Summary
A Texas state agency, the Public Utility Commission (PUC), is suing to stop the release of information about the locations of data centers and cryptocurrency mines. The PUC says sharing this information could help terrorists or foreign enemies attack important infrastructure, while the Texas Attorney General’s office disagrees and wants the data made public.Key Facts
- The PUC regulates electric utilities and other utility industries in Texas.
- The agency conducted a 2025 survey to collect information on the electricity and water use of data centers and cryptocurrency mines.
- The PUC wants to keep secret the counties and water planning regions where these facilities are located.
- The Texas Attorney General’s office ruled twice that this information should be released, saying it does not show security risks.
- The lawsuit claims combining location details with other data could help terrorists or hostile foreign actors.
- The survey was voluntary and had limited responses: 77 data centers and 13 crypto mines participated out of 377 contacted.
- Data centers in Texas have grown due to AI demand but face criticism for using large amounts of electricity and water.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott has moved from support for data centers to backing tighter rules ahead of his reelection campaign.
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