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Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is urging Governor Greg Abbott to call a special legislative session to urgently regulate booming data center development, arguing rural communities are being overwhelmed and local governments lack authority to act. Miller warns that waiting until the 2027 regular session would leave Texas without protections for over a year, while Abbott’s current timeline feels too slow. Though Abbott has already directed agencies to push for cost-efficient energy solutions, political analysts say a special session is unlikely amid an upcoming election and the approaching regular session. Miller’s recent electoral loss may further weaken his leverage, yet he insists immediate action is critical — and hopes the election could sway Abbott’s decision before it’s too late.

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