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Texas Targets Data Centers | Texas News
Texas is heating up its stance on data centers as Governor Abbott pushes for legislative hearings to tackle how they’re financed—potentially ending the sales tax exemption they currently enjoy. The push comes after a June letter demanding Texans shouldn’t subsidize the massive electricity and water demands of these tech hubs, with new rules requiring water-efficient tech and mandatory reporting. Cities like San Marcos have already banned them outright, while Fort Worth considers a moratorium—though Hood County rejected a similar move. As developers move forward and residents raise alarms, the…
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