Inside Texas's Growing Political Fight Over Data Centers
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Texas has long attracted data centers with its pro-business policies and abundance of land. Today, it’s one of the biggest data center hubs in the country, but residents are starting to push back over issues like transparency, water use and power bills. CNBC traveled to Texas to learn how the growing backlash has made data centers a key issue in the upcoming race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico–and in midterm elections across the country. Reporter: Justin Papp Produced and Shot by: Macklin Fishman Edited by: Andrea Miller Animation: Emily Park, Jason Reginato Additional Camera: Andrew Evers Additional Editing: Rowan Buck, Christian Nunley Senior Managing Producer: Shawn Baldwin Additional Footage: Getty Images » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Experience special sne
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