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News Analysis Why a Texas AG’s Anti-Data-Center Plan Is Turning Heads Ken Paxton has rolled out a plan targeting data centers as GOP voters in Texas grow frustrated. Here's what's really at stake for your… August 25, 2026 Read →

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