San MarcosJuly 9, 2026 • 5:02 AM CT

San Marcos City Council's Data Center Ban: A Digital Iron Curtain on Free Enterprise!

By YDHLGE Texas Investigative DeskPrimary-Source Verified

The San Marcos City Council has enacted a draconian ban on data centers within city limits, weaponizing zoning laws to restrict business types and stifling economic growth under the guise of resource conservation.

San Marcos City Council's Data Center Ban: A Digital Iron Curtain on Free Enterprise! — San Marcos Local Government Audit — YDHLGE Municipal Audit Summary Card • San Marcos, TX

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