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section: cityhall
first_reported: 2026-11-10 20:36 CST
updated: 2026-11-13 13:30 CST
status: reported
outlets: 4
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# Fort Worth considers 90-day pause on data center development

Fort Worth is considering a potential 90-day pause on new data center development. The next public hearing is tentatively set for Jan. 12.

Section: [City Hall](/dallas-fort-worth/section/politics.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [FOX 4 KDFW](https://www.fox4news.com/news/fort-worth-leaders-receive-data-center-recommendations-could-lead-moratorium-development), 2026-11-10 20:36 CST: Fort Worth leaders receive data center recommendations that could lead to moratorium on development
- [CBS News Texas (CBS 11)](https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/fort-worth-data-centers-90-day-moratorium-residents-concerns-november-2026/), 2026-11-10 22:36 CST: Fort Worth considers 90-day pause on data center development as residents raise concerns
- [NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth](https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/westlake-approves-development-agreement-for-proposed-data-center/4105605/), 2026-11-12 23:28 CST: Westlake approves development agreement for proposed data center
- [Fort Worth Report](https://fortworthreport.org/2026/11/13/westlake-data-center-bordering-keller-neighborhood-moves-forward-after-months-of-litigation/), 2026-11-13 13:30 CST: Westlake data center bordering Keller neighborhood moves forward after months of litigation

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.