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Texas Data Centers Under Scrutiny | Austin News
Texas is facing a growing showdown between economic growth and environmental responsibility as data centers expand rapidly. Once hailed as a win for investment with massive tax breaks, these facilities are now under fire for straining water supplies, worsening air quality, and consuming vast land resources. Lawmakers are now scrutinizing the $3.3 billion in lost revenue since 2013 and pushing for new regulations — even calling for a pause on new projects. Advocates urge the governor to act fast, while the Senate Finance Committee prepares to rewrite the rules, acknowledging that the original…
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