AI Power Demands Spark Texas Election

Texas is facing political debate over the rapid expansion of data centers, driven by fears of rising power and water costs. Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton has proposed a four-point plan to regulate data centers at both federal and state levels, including measures to prevent Chinese technology from powering AI infrastructure and to create independent power sources. His plan also aims to revoke tax exemptions and require stricter environmental and community impact disclosures, aligning with Governor Greg Abbott’s recent directive that has halted many new data center projects in the state.

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