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Texas lawmakers hear debate on data centers, transmission lines
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points The committee's consideration of data centers and transmission lines is a topic of interest, with more information on the proceedings available from the original report. The Texas House State Affairs Committee held a hearing to discuss data centers and transmission lines that power them.
The Texas House State Affairs Committee held a hearing to discuss data centers and transmission lines that power them. Testimony was heard on the matter, weighing the considerations involved.
Further details on the debate and discussions are available from the source. The hearing focused on the relationship between data centers and the transmission lines that provide their power.
The committee's consideration of data centers and transmission lines is a topic of interest, with more information on the proceedings available from the original report.
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Published: August 20, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local News ·
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