Fort Worth advances proposed data center moratorium following late-night public hearing
Fort Worth City Council voted unanimously after a late-night meeting to create a data center committee and advance steps toward a 90-day moratorium on new construction.
FORT WORTH, Texas - The Fort Worth City Council voted unanimously overnight to initiate a proposed 90-day moratorium on new data center construction following a marathon meeting marked by hours of fiery public comment and a demonstration by local community groups.
The Fort Worth City Council is hearing from dozens of public speakers before voting on a 90-day moratorium on new data centers. The goal is to use the time to listen to feedback and develop regulations.
The vote, which stretched past midnight into Wednesday morning, marks the city's first formal step toward regulating the rapidly growing sector. If ultimately approved following future public hearings, the temporary freeze would not take effect until next year.
The move follows a push initiated in July by five council members seeking time to refine development …