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Texas lawmakers hear from residents, state regulators on the impacts of data centers

Texas lawmakers hold a legislative hearing at the Capitol on data center impacts, drawing numerous residents to testify about concerns ahead of the November election.

By Jack Fink ·2 hr ago

August 19, 2026 / 7:01 PM CDT / CBS Texas.

A state legislative hearing on data centers drew so many Texas residents that lawmakers opened two overflow rooms at the Capitol.

Residents expressed concerns about data centers , which have become a flashpoint ahead of the November election.

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