# Texas Attorney General Investigates Data Center Water Compliance

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a comprehensive investigation into hundreds of data center developments across Texas to ensure compliance with water use reporting requirements mandated by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). This initiative aims to enforce transparency and legal adherence regarding water consumption by data centers, which is critical for protecting state water resources and supporting sustainable development.

- Procurement professionals and contractors involved in data center projects in Texas should review water use reporting obligations under TWDB regulations to ensure compliance.
- This investigation signals increased regulatory scrutiny on environmental and resource usage disclosures, potentially impacting project approvals and ongoing operations.
- Companies planning new data center developments or expansions in Texas may face enhanced reporting requirements and should prepare for possible audits or enforcement actions.
- Organizations providing environmental compliance, water management, or legal consulting services may find new opportunities supporting data center clients in meeting state water use mandates.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 25, 2026

### Government Entities
- Office of the Attorney General of Texas (OAG)
- Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)

### Key Quotes
> My office is currently investigating hundreds of data center developments to ensure that they are transparent about their water usage and fully compliant with the law.
> — Ken Paxton, Attorney General

### Sources
- [Attorney General Paxton Launches Landmark Investigation into Hundreds of Data Center Developments in Texas to Ensure Compliance with Water Use Reporting Requirements | Office of the Attorney General](https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-paxton-launches-landmark-investigation-hundreds-data-center-developments-texas) - TX