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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has urged state lawmakers to explore regulatory measures for data centers, citing concerns about their impact on local communities, water resources, and electricity infrastructure. The call for regulation comes amid a rapid expansion of data center development in Texas, with projections indicating the state could soon become the world's largest data center hub. Patrick's request emphasizes the need to strike a balance between the economic advantages offered by data center growth and the potential strains they impose on state resources.