Texas Data Center Secrets Exposed | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 1m

Texas is quietly becoming the epicenter of the AI data center boom — but most residents don’t know it’s happening. Hidden behind shell companies and NDAs, massive projects are springing up without public notice, leaving communities blindsided. Governor Greg Abbott has now called for a pause, demanding companies reveal tax breaks, energy and water use, and mitigation plans before grid access is granted. One local, Mason McCallister, spent months uncovering the truth in his own backyard — echoing the frustrations of many who feel powerless against corporate secrecy. As the state grapples with…