Governor Abbott has announced penalties for major water users that fail to complete water usage reports. Data centers are among the entities that will be affected by this measure. Those who do not comply could face a Class C misdemeanor.
Additionally, they may become ineligible to obtain certain permits from the state's environmental agency, including new permits, permit amendments, or permit renewals. Further details on this development are available from the source, including specifics on the water use survey and the penalties involved.
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