# Texas Data Centers Under Fire | Dallas News

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Podcast: [Dallas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dallas-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7461827)
Published: 2026-07-28T21:34:50+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/747c18666b71e471

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