Concerns are being raised by Texas lawmakers regarding the sales tax exemption for data centers. This issue is putting pressure on Governor Greg Abbott. Data center opponents are pushing for a special legislative session to address their concerns about the massive artificial intelligence sites.
Further details on this issue are available from CBS Austin, as the situation continues to unfold in the state of Texas.
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