Computers and Electronic Processing - As enacted, generally prohibits a municipality or electric utility to pay or absorb the cost of electrical infrastructure incurred to serve a data center; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13 and Title 65.

Summary

The bill makes data center owners responsible for the full cost of roads, utilities, cooling equipment and other infrastructure needed for a new or expanded data center. Municipalities, electric utilities and other local governments may not absorb or subsidize those costs, nor may they raise rates for residential or other commercial customers because of a data center. The law becomes effective on January 1, 2027.

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