AG Pax­ton launch­es inves­ti­ga­tion into hundreds of data cen­ter devel­op­ments in Smith, other counties

News Clipcbs19.tv·Smith County, TX·9/25/2026

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into hundreds of data center developments. The investigation specifically mentions Smith County and other counties in Texas. This action suggests a significant governmental and legal review of the data center industry within the state.

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AG Pax­ton launch­es inves­ti­ga­tion into hundreds of data cen­ter devel­op­ments in Smith, other counties  cbs19.tv