Texas residents are rallying against the unchecked expansion of data centers and massive new power lines, arguing they’re being sidelined in decisions that impact their land and energy future. With lawmakers now pausing new data center approvals and calling for an audit of their energy use, activists see momentum — especially as landowners push back against transmission lines that could slice through thousands of acres. Critics say the current 180-day approval window is too short to challenge these projects fairly, while utility companies warn delays could spike costs. Meanwhile, ERCOT faces a backlog as the audit stalls approvals, and lawmakers consider repealing a sales tax break that’s cost the state over a billion dollars. Across the state, citizens demand more local control — especially since many data centers are planned outside city limits — sparking a debate over property rights, democracy, and who really gets to decide what’s built where.
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