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Governor Greg Abbott has pivoted his campaign rhetoric to a call for limits on data centers - but he fails to use the power he has right now to do anything to slow their explosive spread. Meanwhile, Ken Paxton is desperately fundraising outside the state as James Talarico out-raises him 3 to 1 at home - Paxton is apparently doing all he can to avoid a live debate.
KXAN Austin: https://www.kxan.com/news/data-center-debate-grows-across-texas-as-leaders-push-for-more-oversight/
Tom's Hardware: https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/bnef-nearly-doubles-its-us-data-center-power-forecast-to-194gw
San Antonio Current: https://www.sacurrent.com/news/san-antonio-news/ken-paxton-receives-unwelcome-surprise-at-washington-d-c-fundraiser/
Texas Standard: https://texasstandard.org/stories/cornyn-donors-paxton-senate-race-talarico-fundraising/
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