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August 24, 2026
Ken Paxton Unveils Four-Point Plan to Regulate Data Centers in Texas
- Paxton's plan includes federal and state measures to regulate data centers and protect local communities.
- He proposes criminal liabilities for data centers that endanger children's safety and aims to prevent Chinese technology use.
- The plan follows criticism from opponent James Talarico, who has highlighted Paxton's campaign donations from data center companies.
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- AI's massive appetite for power, water ignites fight in high-stakes Texas Senate raceAug 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM · Fox News
- How the GOP is approaching data center backlash and why Trump is pivoting to North Korea: Morning RundownAug 24, 2026 at 10:57 AM · NBC