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Sid Miller says Republicans will lose statewide elections due to data center development, backlash
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune , as published by San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· August 8, 2026
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Key takeaway Miller's comments were made during an interview, where he also criticized Governor Greg Abbott's handling of the situation.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed concerns about the impact of data center development on statewide elections. He believes that the issue will lead to Republicans losing some elections this year. Miller's comments were made during an interview, where he also criticized Governor Greg Abbott's handling of the situation.
The issue of data center development has become a point of contention across Texas. Further details about Miller's statements and the controversy surrounding data center development can be found through the San Antonio Current.
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Category: government Published: August 8, 2026 Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) Reading time: 1 min
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