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Councilman Ric Galvan requests temporary pause on San Antonio data centers
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Olivia Dague, Sal Salazar , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 7, 2026
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Key takeaway They are seeking a meeting by August 31 to discuss the matter.
A request has been made to pause development of data centers in San Antonio . Council members Ric Galvan, Teri Castillo, and Ivalis Meza Gonzalez signed a memo to consider a moratorium. They are seeking a meeting by August 31 to discuss the matter.
The proposed moratorium would temporarily halt applications for data center plans and permits. The goal is to establish local regulations. Further details about the proposal are available from the city council members who initiated the request.
The memo was signed on a Wednesday, with a news conference held later to discuss the matter. More information can be found through the city council or local news sources.
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Category: government Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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