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Data centers not welcome: New poll shows most Texans oppose them in their communities
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: By Paul Cobler The Texas Tribune , as published by Denton Record-Chronicle
· June 23, 2026
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A majority of Texans oppose the construction of data centers in their community, including nearly two-thirds of Texans living in rural areas, according to a new poll published Tuesday.
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