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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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Proposed EPA rule could weaken Texans’ voice on certain air permits used by data centers

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Proposed EPA rule could weaken Texans’ voice on certain air permits used by data centers

admin July 16, 2026 0

The change would give states greater power on deciding how much notice and public input residents receive...

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Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of greenhouse gases

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Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of greenhouse gases

admin July 1, 2026 0

Nearly half of the power plants planned to supply electricity for data centers would be in Texas....

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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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An unprecedented data center boom means new challenges for Texas. Find out what’s planned near you.

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An unprecedented data center boom means new challenges for Texas. Find out what’s planned near you.

admin June 8, 2026 0

A Texas Tribune analysis identified at least 248 planned data center projects. Opponents fear the projects will...

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Where are the data centers in Texas? Help us continue our reporting.

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Where are the data centers in Texas? Help us continue our reporting.

admin June 8, 2026 0

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