State lawmakers are reassessing a tax break given to data centers. The original expectation was a relatively small loss in tax revenue. In the years since, the situation has changed significantly.
Projections now indicate a substantial loss of revenue for Texas. Further information on this development is available from Houston Public Media, including details on the potential financial impact on the state in the coming years.
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