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Texas Data Centers Under Fire | Dallas News
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- Jul 28, 2026
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Summary
Texas lawmakers are re-examining a decades-old tax break for data centers, now facing a projected $3.3 billion revenue shortfall by 2029. Since 2013, the exemption has ballooned from just three centers to 138, with strict job and investment thresholds—yet audits reveal only 6 out of 20 centers met the criteria. Industry champions argue these hubs drive $65 billion in GDP and fund schools and infrastructure, while critics question whether the automation-heavy facilities deliver the promised economic returns. The debate centers on whether Texas should keep rewarding big tech investments—or demand more accountability to protect public coffers. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/747c18666b71e471