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Texas Rethinks Billions in Data Center Tax Breaks as Costs Soar

Texas faces a significant public policy challenge as its sales tax exemption for data centers is now costing the state over $1 billion annually, impacting crucial state funding. Lawmakers are preparing to debate its future, considering repeal or strict limitations due to the unforeseen escalation driven by the AI boom, balancing economic incentives against the state's fiscal needs and local resource concerns.

Apr 8, 2026

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SpaceX Tax Break in Starbase Sparks Legal Debate Over Public Policy and Conflicts of Interest

SpaceX is seeking multi-million dollar state tax refunds from a program meant to foster job creation in economically distressed areas, despite already planning significant investments in its Starbase facilities. Critics question if the program is truly incentivizing new projects or merely providing a handout to a wealthy corporation, especially given that Starbase city commissioners, who nominated the projects, are SpaceX employees, raising conflict of interest concerns under Texas law.

Jan 29, 2026

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