Lawmakers are working to manage resources as artificial intelligence use increases. The need for data centers to support this growth has risen, and these facilities require significant amounts of water and power. Some data centers span over 1,000 acres and consume hundreds of millions of gallons of water annually.

Further details about the impact of these facilities are available. The amount of power required is substantial, with 1 megawatt sufficient to power approximately 250 homes. More information on this issue can be found through organizations such as Austin Current, a nonprofit news organization.