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Data centers and the Texas gubernatorial race

Data centers have become a key part of the Texas gubernatorial race after a summer where Republicans and Democrats both expressed concerns and worries about the energy and water used by the large facilities.

Data centers and the Texas gubernatorial race

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Data centers have become a key part of the Texas gubernatorial race after a summer where Republicans and Democrats both expressed concerns and worries about the energy and water used by the large facilities.

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Data centers have become a key part of the Texas gubernatorial race after a summer where Republicans and Democrats both expressed concerns and worries about the energy and water used by the large facilities.

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