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Texas lawmakers hear concerns as data centers ignite debate

Name: Texas lawmakers hear concerns as data centers ignite debate
Uploaded: 2026-08-19T16:28:00-0500
Duration: 2 min 26 s
Description: Texas residents told lawmakers Tuesday that rapid data‑center development is affecting nearby homes, wildlife, and water sources, prompting calls for stricter oversight.

Texas residents told lawmakers Tuesday that rapid data‑center development is affecting nearby homes, wildlife, and water sources, prompting calls for stricter oversight.