What is behind the shift on data centers in Texas?

News Clip1:15KVUE·TX·7/1/2026

A recent poll in Texas revealed that nearly two-thirds of residents living in rural areas oppose the construction of data center facilities in their communities. This indicates a significant shift in public sentiment regarding data center development across the state's rural landscape.

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A recent poll found nearly two thirds of Texans who live in rural areas opposed construction of a data center facility in their community.