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Texas Data Centers Under Fire | Texas News
Texas is racing to build hundreds of new data centers, sparking a fierce debate over who pays for the massive infrastructure they demand. Governor Greg Abbott is demanding stricter oversight, warning regular Texans could end up footing the bill. Critics say past deals favored big tech, and a majority of voters oppose new centers in their neighborhoods. The Public Utility Commission and ERCOT are already rolling out rules to prevent grid hogging and ensure costs are covered, but they’re also eyeing new laws that could let ERCOT directly manage emergencies and shield data centers from…
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