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Most Texans say they oppose local data centers as politicians shift their focus on regulating them
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Michael Adkison | Houston Public Media , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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In Texas, recent polling indicates that a majority of residents are against having local data centers in their communities. This opposition is being acknowledged by politicians, with many calling for
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Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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