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Voters in Texas agree: They hate data centers

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Based on a feed excerpt; full article content has not been acquired. Source evidence retrieved 28/10/2026, 12:16:26 UTC.

Briefings

Texas NAACP president Gary Bledsoe reported that data center developers face widespread opposition in Austin and surrounding suburbs, with San Marcos becoming the first city to ban data centers. Bledsoe noted specific local conflicts including a park site in Taylor and a recall attempt in Temple, while the article states data centers are growing explosively in Texas. The evidence is limited to Bledsoe's account of local opposition and the Verge's headline, with no further data on project numbers or specific dates.

Key points

• Texas NAACP president Gary Bledsoe reported that data center developers face widespread opposition in Austin and surrounding suburbs.
• San Marcos became the first city in Texas to ban data centers, according to Bledsoe's account.

Context

Texas NAACP president Gary Bledsoe reported that data center developers face widespread opposition in Austin and surrounding suburbs, with San Marcos becoming the first city to ban data centers. Bledsoe noted specific local conflicts including a park site in Taylor and a recall attempt in Temple, while the article states data centers are growing explosively in Texas.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to Bledsoe's account of local opposition and the Verge's headline. No specific project numbers, dates, or city names beyond San Marcos are provided. The evidence does not include data on project timelines, opposition statistics, or broader regional impact.

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