NYT
Texas Republicans Are Turning Against Data Centers. Will It Matter in November?
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Texas Republican officials have received complaints from rural constituents about data center expansion in their districts. Data center construction has accelerated across rural Texas in recent years, drawing opposition from some agricultural and ranching communities over land use and resource consumption. Republican leaders have begun addressing the issue as November elections approach.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/09/us/texas-republicans-data-center-anger.html
