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  1. Texas is positioning itself as a major data center market while facing scrutiny over industry growth and water usage.
  2. Data centers are facing scrutiny in Texas regarding their massive water consumption, while the state also permits oil and gas operations that pollute groundwater.

The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating data centers regarding water usage, coinciding with Talarico criticizing Paxton's policy reversal.

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The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating data centers regarding water usage, coinciding with Talarico criticizing Paxton's policy reversal.

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TexasKen PaxtonJames Talarico

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  1. Paxton is accused of being bought by the data center industry amid water usage concerns.1 source
  2. AG investigates data centers' water use in Texas; Talarico criticizes Paxton's policy shift.1 source

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Data centers are facing scrutiny in Texas regarding their massive water consumption, while the state also permits oil and gas operations that pollute groundwater.

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