Clayton Tucker calls for pause on data center development in East Texas

5 articles · Updated · KLTV · Apr 28

Speaking virtually at a Northeast Texas National Organization for Women event, Tucker cited rising costs and environmental concerns, referencing a $1.5 billion project in Angelina County and a lawsuit in Sulphur Springs.
Tucker warned that unchecked data center growth could raise prices for water, power, and food, and harm local land and wildlife, urging a temporary halt to ensure responsible development.
Community members echoed worries about resource depletion and transparency, while Tucker, the Democratic nominee for Texas Agriculture Commissioner, faces Republican Nate Sheets in the upcoming November election.

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