The debate over data center development in Fort Worth continued Tuesday, November 10, as city leaders considered proposed regulations and a temporary pause on new development.
During its afternoon work session, the Fort Worth City Council received recommendations from the Data Center and Infrastructure Commission (DCIC), a group tasked with studying the industry’s impact and potential regulations.
Krista Erbe, a commission member and representative of the 2871 Community Coalition, acknowledged that the recommendations may not satisfy everyone, particularly residents hoping for an outright ban.
Erbe said she supported the commission’s work despite disagreeing with some of its final recommendations.
The council was not scheduled to vote on the proposals during the work session. Instead, members were expected to direct city staff on which regulations to pursue. No timeline for adopting new rules had been established.
Later that evening, the council held its first public hearing on a proposed 90-day moratorium on data center development.
The 2871 Community Coalition supported the temporary pause, arguing that Fort Worth needs more time to complete studies and consider potential state regulations before establishing its own requirements.
Residents were invited to share their views in person or submit written comments through the Fort Worth City Council meeting agenda.
The meeting marked another step in Fort Worth’s ongoing discussion about how to manage data center development as the industry continues to grow.
For more information about the coalition’s efforts, visit 2871community.org.
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