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Texas is racing to become AI’s data center capital, but the boom is sparking a fierce debate. Hundreds of centers are already online, with more planned — all fueled by a tax break now costing the state at least $1 billion a year. Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an audit and paused new applications, citing Texans’ safety and quality of life as top priorities. Yet critics demand a permanent halt until lawmakers can enact stronger protections, arguing communities have no say over these massive projects that strain power, water, and local budgets. Analysts say Abbott’s move avoids political risk ahead of the election, while the audit aims to reveal which centers use state aid, their own utilities, and how they mitigate local impact. As the state weighs economic gains against real costs, this showdown could shape the next election.

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