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Paxton Targets Data Centers in Senate Race | US News
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is turning data centers into a centerpiece of his Senate campaign, vowing to block Chinese tech from powering U.S. facilities and hold developers accountable for AI tools that harm children. He’s also pushing to end state tax breaks for these energy-hungry sites and force them to generate their own power—aligning with Governor Abbott’s rural opposition to new centers. As communities grapple with rising electricity and water demands, Paxton positions himself as the protector of Texas’s grid and neighborhoods. His rival, State Rep. James Talarico, supports…
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