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Data Centers Under Fire in Texas | Texas News
Hood County is pushing the Texas Attorney General to halt new data center construction amid rising concerns over water use, power demands, and community impact—while Ken Paxton stays silent on the issue as his Senate race heats up. Governor Abbott has weighed in, demanding regulators scrutinize projects to protect Texans from hidden costs. Meanwhile, Democratic challenger James Talarico is accusing Paxton of cozying up to the data center industry, citing campaign finance ties—but Paxton’s team fires back, calling Talarico hypocritical for accepting big donations from tech giants like…
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