Texas has reached a crossroads in the management of water resources. While the state’s population continues to grow and the municipal water demand is increasing, Texas’ surface and groundwater supplies are limited or allocated to other uses. The era of cheap and abundant water is over and new ways to provide this critical resource to Texans must be found.
Energy & Environment
Dr. Brent Bennett’s Testimony Before the House State Affairs Committee: Data Centers & 765-kV Transmission Lines
Testimony of Brent Bennett, Ph.D. Policy Director, Life:Powered Texas Public Policy Foundation Before the House State Affairs Committee August 19, 2026 Chairman King and Members of the Committee: Thank you for this opportunity to testify about the important challenges facing the Texas electric grid and specifically the challenges and opportunities being presented by data centers....
August 19, 2026