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Waste Watch: Texas faces $3.2 billion data center cash drain
Summary by Terrell Hills News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: NBC affiliate , as published by WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on this issue can be found through WOAI News 4, which has reported on the expected revenue loss.
A significant loss in sales-tax revenue is anticipated for Texas. The state is expected to forgo a substantial amount of money due to data centers. 2 billion over a two-year period.
This is the expected impact of data centers on the state's sales-tax revenue. Further information on this issue can be found through WOAI News 4, which has reported on the expected revenue loss. Details on the specifics of the situation are available from this source.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local ·
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