Eight data centers threaten to transform this small Texas county. Local officials say they have no power to stop them.
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How Austin’s Project Connect went off the rails
Austin voters approved a multibillion-dollar light rail plan in 2020. The project’s costs have increased, and its footprint…
‘We’re gonna get sued.’ Texas county passes 1-year data center construction ban.
A Texas county southwest of Dallas this week passed what may be the state’s first county-level moratorium on…
Texas Sen. Paul Bettencourt urges Lina Hidalgo to resign after Houston rodeo incident
The Brief Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt said he has called for the resignation of Harris County Judge Lina…
A Texas county rejects moratorium on data center development
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Can Greg Abbott Take Over Harris County Elections?
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent threat to take over Harris County elections in the wake of what critics…
Texas lawmakers will hold first hearing Thursday to review college campus speech after Charlie Kirk killing
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Texas voters shot down property tax increases this week
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Voters OK property tax breaks for Texas homeowners, businesses
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Texas voters decide on homestead exemption increases in constitutional election
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — On the top of each ballot this election are 17 constitutional amendments voters will need…
Proposal to limit Texas city property taxes dies
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