PUC sues Paxton's office over data center location records release

Who's involved

• Public Utility Commission of Texasplaintiff suing to block data center records release
• Ken PaxtonAttorney General, defendant in lawsuit
• Greg AbbottGovernor, ordered state agencies to review data centers

The facts

• PUC filed lawsuit Monday asking Travis County judge to block release of data center and virtual currency mine location data.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Disputed information centers on county location and regional water planning area where facilities operate.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• PUC claims data sensitive when combined with electricity demand, consumption, water use, cooling technology and utilities information.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• PUC seeks exemption under Texas Homeland Security Act to protect against terrorist and criminal attacks.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• In 2025, Texas lawmakers directed PUC to collect information about water and energy consumption at data centers and virtual-currency-mining facilities.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Gov. Abbott ordered state agencies to review data centers seeking to connect to state's electric grid.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• Public Utility Commission of Texas County and water planning area details are privileged information and sensitive to security threats.^{1 2 3}
• Public Utility Commission of Texas Details could aid terrorists if disclosed.^{1 2 3}