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Texas voters reject data centers at the ballot box
Original: Voters in Texas agree: They hate data centers
Voters in Texas have voiced strong opposition to data centers, a sentiment highlighted in coverage of the state's midterm elections. The backlash centers on concerns that large facilities consume enormous amounts of electricity and water, straining local resources. The resistance signals growing political friction over the rapid buildout of AI and cloud infrastructure in communities hosting them.
Why now: Data center expansion and its strain on energy and water supplies has become a live political issue in Texas midterm contests.
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- Voters in Texas agree: They hate data centers · cdrnsf · 6
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