About this episode

The episode discusses Texas' first data center ban with insights from local officials and state agriculture leadership.

In the July 12 episode, San Marcos Council Member Amanda Rodriguez tells us city residents of all political stripes demanded action and explains why the city thinks it has the authority to pass Texas’ first data center ban. And Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller discusses why he’s asking for an immediate special session to address data center regulation, and why he’s calling out the Governor in the process.

People in this episode

Guests: Amanda Rodriguez, Sid Miller

Topics covered

• data center regulation
• Texas politics
• local government action
• agriculture policy
• special session

Keywords

• data center
• Texas politics
• Amanda Rodriguez
• Sid Miller
• regulation
• special session
• San Marcos

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas, WFAA

Places: San Marcos

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