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Talarico says data centers shouldn’t be ‘running over’ Texas communities and local governments
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kyle McClenagan , as published by Houston Public Media
· September 30, 2026
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Key points This development has occurred over the past year, with the topic gaining attention as the November midterm election draws near. Artificial intelligence and the data centers that support it have become contentious issues.
Artificial intelligence and the data centers that support it have become contentious issues. This development has occurred over the past year, with the topic gaining attention as the November midterm election draws near.
Talarico has expressed concerns about the impact of data centers on communities and local governments. The issue is seen as significant enough to be a point of discussion in the lead-up to the election.
Further information on this topic can be found through the source, which provides more details on the growing debate surrounding artificial intelligence and data centers.
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Published: September 30, 2026 ·
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