https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/texas-republicans-turn-against-data-centers-putting-big-tech-on-noticeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/texas-republicans-turn-against-data-centers-putting-big-tech-on-noticehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/texas-republicans-turn-against-data-centers-putting-big-tech-on-notice#u59035Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:37:42 +0000Data centers face growing national opposition as new builds encounter public backlash and project delays. Across the United States, 70% of Americans oppose new facilities, leading to 40% of projects being delayed or canceled. In Texas, state leaders and lawmakers are reevaluating previous tax incentives and grid access policies for data centers. This policy reversal comes as the state deals with surging electricity demands from artificial intelligence infrastructure, which threatens to significantly increase peak loads on the ERCOT grid.Why it mattersPublic resistance to massive technology fac https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/texas-republicans-turn-against-data-centers-putting-big-tech-on-noticehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/texas-republicans-turn-against-data-centers-putting-big-tech-on-notice#u57703Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:47:41 +0000Texas Republicans are reversing their support for AI data centers, targeting previous tax breaks and grid access. This policy shift follows voter backlash and concerns over the high costs of AI infrastructure. The state's governor has expressed agreement with public anger toward these facilities. This movement puts big tech companies on notice as the state grapples with a surge in electricity demand, with some estimates suggesting data center needs could increase the ERCOT peak by 125%.Why it mattersTexas is currently a central hub for the United States electricity demand boom. The shift