Data Centers in Texas

Small plots of land fuel big suspicions among Lubbock residents, who fear it’s for a data center

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Small plots of land fuel big suspicions among Lubbock residents, who fear it’s for a data center

admin July 30, 2026 0

Despite community concerns, the president of the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance said neither piece of land would...

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Texas’ multibillion-dollar sales tax exemption for data centers is growing, while audits lag

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Texas’ multibillion-dollar sales tax exemption for data centers is growing, while audits lag

admin July 27, 2026 0

Out of 138 data centers that qualified for the tax break, only 20 have been audited so...

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East Texas data center project pulled after facing community backlash

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East Texas data center project pulled after facing community backlash

admin July 23, 2026 0

Diode Ventures said Gov. Greg Abbott's tougher stance on data center development in rural areas drove the...

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A data center proposed at a quiet corner of East Texas leaves a community bracing for a boom

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A data center proposed at a quiet corner of East Texas leaves a community bracing for a boom

admin July 9, 2026 0

Kaesha Avishai and other Angelina County residents are worried about what the data center's arrival means for...

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Planned Texas data centers could emit more greenhouse gases than many countries

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Planned Texas data centers could emit more greenhouse gases than many countries

admin July 9, 2026 0

Texas regulators are allowing AI data centers across the state to start up hundreds of new pollution...

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Gov. Greg Abbott calls for ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods

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Gov. Greg Abbott calls for ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods

admin July 1, 2026 0

Abbott previously outlined a broad regulatory framework around data centers amid backlash from rural communities around their...

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San Marcos becomes the first Texas city to ban data centers, testing its local control

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San Marcos becomes the first Texas city to ban data centers, testing its local control

admin June 30, 2026 0

As Texas counties have faced hurdles to curb the rapid growth of data center developments, cities could...

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Hundreds of data centers are coming to Texas. Here’s what you need to know.

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Hundreds of data centers are coming to Texas. Here’s what you need to know.

admin June 26, 2026 0

Texas is experiencing an AI-driven data center with at least 248 projects planned statewide. Here’s what to...

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Data centers not welcome: New poll shows most Texans oppose them in their communities

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Data centers not welcome: New poll shows most Texans oppose them in their communities

admin June 23, 2026 0

Opposition was most intense in rural counties. Texas is poised to be the No. 1 market for...

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Abbott recommends sweeping data center regulation, including eliminating sales tax exemption

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Abbott recommends sweeping data center regulation, including eliminating sales tax exemption

admin June 10, 2026 0

The recommendations for legislative action amount to a striking call for industry regulation by the Republican governor...

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