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Texas is on the brink of a power crisis as lawmakers delay critical infrastructure like data centers and transmission lines amid public backlash over land use and energy demands. ERCOT warns without these upgrades—especially in West Texas—rolling blackouts and soaring prices are inevitable, threatening the oil and gas industry’s expansion plans. While residents fear environmental and property impacts, critics call the political response shortsighted, risking long-term economic growth. ERCOT’s overwhelmed approval system has paused new connections, and the governor’s audit further stalls…
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