Democrat James Talarico said Texas has “become the epicenter of the data center fight” and has launched attacks on his Republican opponent Ken Paxton over the issue.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently released a data center plan as he runs for Senate against Democrat James Talarico.Jacob Lujan / Houston Chronicle via Getty Images fileAug. 26, 2026, 2:46 PM EDTKILLEEN, Texas — For years, Scot Arey voted for Republicans in his state. But earlier this month, the Army vet found himself at a campaign event for James Talarico, a Democratic Senate candidate. Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
In Texas, a volatile Senate race may turn on data centers
Democrat James Talarico said Texas has “become the epicenter of the data center fight” and has launched attacks on his Republican opponent Ken Paxton over the issue.
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