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Texas Data Centers Under Fire | Laredo News
Texas lawmakers are sounding the alarm on unchecked data center growth, urging a special legislative session to tackle water waste, energy strain, and taxpayer subsidies. Rep. Richard Peña Raymond, backed by Mayor Victor Treviño and Congressman Henry Cuellar, demands a pause on new permits until lawmakers can act—comparing the urgency to the COVID-19 emergency. With 130 operational centers and 250 more in development, critics warn that current oversight is nonexistent, leaving communities vulnerable. Voters, including many Republicans, oppose local data centers, pushing for transparency…
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