Texas lawmakers reconsider tax incentives for data centers
Twelve years ago, Texas started offering big tax exemptions to entice new data centers. Now, the political climate has changed, and lawmakers say it’s time to reconsider those tax breaks.
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2 developments- Jul 24Tax Breaks for Data Centers Are Ending, With More States Revoking Them
- Jul 27Texas lawmakers scrutinize $3.3 billion cost of data center tax incentives
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1 viewpointTexas’ multibillion-dollar sales tax exemption for data centers is growing, while audits lag