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Texas lawmakers question whether multibillion-dollar data center tax break still benefits the state
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk Raul Alonzo , as published by Texas Standard
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway At the time, the expected loss in tax revenue was relatively small, with a maximum of $14 million anticipated over a 2-year budget cycle.
Texas lawmakers are reevaluating a tax break for data centers that was created 13 years ago. At the time, the expected loss in tax revenue was relatively small, with a maximum of $14 million anticipated over a 2-year budget cycle. State projections now indicate that the tax deal could result in Texas forgoing a significant amount of revenue.
The estimated loss for the 2028-29 biennium is over $3 billion. Further details on the tax break and its potential impact on the state are available from the Texas Standard.
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Category: local Published: July 28, 2026 Source: Texas Standard Reading time: 1 min
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