WHEREAS, each artificial Intelligence (AI) data center is projected to require up to five million gallons of water per day for cooling and operational needs; and

WHEREAS, new cooling technologies now enable water to be recycled, thereby reducing demand for fresh water and minimizing stress on Texas aquifers; and

WHEREAS, the oil and gas industry in Texas has established proven water management protocols, including the use of interconnected reserve pits designed for recycling and heat management; and

WHEREAS, a system of three interconnected reserve pits, each holding approximately 100,000 gallons, would provide adequate capacity for each Al data center while reducing freshwater withdrawals; and

WHEREAS, prioritizing the use of recycled water from oil and gas operations would prevent unnecessary depletion of natural aquifers and conserve resources for Texas communities, agriculture, and future growth; and

WHEREAS, the process of using recycled water to pull heat from computer chips can reduce overall demand on the Texas electric grid; and

WHEREAS, establishing uniform standards for AI data centers would ensure fairness, protect Texas natural resources, and encourage responsible technological innovation; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas calls upon the Texas Legislature to require AI data centers operating in Texas to:

1. Follow the same water management and recycling protocols currently required of the oil and gas industry;

2. Use interconnected reserve pits of sufficient size to allow full water recycling and storage;

3. Prioritize the use of recycled water from oil and gas operations to protect Texas aquifers; and

4. Implement technologies that convert heat into power to reduce strain on the Texas electric grid.