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Majority of Fort Worth council members call for data center moratorium
By Cecilia Lenzen and Nicole Lopez at Fort Worth Report
· July 9, 2026
· 4 min read
A majority of Fort Worth City Council members expressed support for a temporary moratorium on data center developments Thursday. Elizabeth Beck, Carlos Flores, Mia Hall, Jeanette Martinez and Chris Nettles said in a news release Thursday afternoon they plan to propose the halt at the council’s next
Key takeaway The announcement comes the day after Fort Worth’s zoning commission voted 7-4 to deny a proposed ordinance that would have regulated where supercomputer hubs may be built in the city.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The proposed moratorium on data center developments in Fort Worth has significant implications for the city's growth and character. As the city council considers this temporary halt, they must balance the economic benefits of data centers, which can generate substantial property tax revenue, with the concerns of residents and neighborhoods. The fact that a majority of council members are supporting this moratorium suggests that they are taking a cautious approach to ensure that any regulations adopted will protect the city's natural resources, infrastructure, and quality of life. This debate is also closely tied to the city's zoning and land-use policies, which will be crucial in determining the location and impact of data centers. With the city's population and economy continuing to grow, the council's decision on data center regulations will have long-term consequences for Fort Worth's development and the character of its neighborhoods, including those near the Cultural District and Texas Christian University.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
Reading time: 4 min
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