Texans unite against data centers ahead of midterms

A poll found 57% of Texans oppose data center construction, including 43% of Republicans and 75% of Democrats. The We the People Texas coalition, representing up to 1 million voters, wants projects halted over water use, a 35.4% rise in power bills over five years, and tax breaks estimated at $3.2 billion in lost revenue over two years.

• 57% of Texans oppose new data centers; 43% among Republicans
• Texas electricity bills rose 35.4% over the past five years
• Data center tax exemption to cost $3.2 billion over two years
• San Marcos became the first Texas city to ban data centers