Residents urged the city council to pause new data center approvals while zoning rules for large AI facilities are finalized.
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Should Lubbock pause new data centers for 90 days while rules are studied?
October 16, 2026
Lubbock Council Moves Toward Data Center MoratoriumThe city seeks to pause new permits as state officials conduct a comprehensive audit of current grid demand.
September 23, 2026
Lubbock Council Imposed Data Center MoratoriumThe Lubbock City Council approved a 90-day pause on all new large-scale data center projects in the city.
