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Data Center, Energy Companies Form Coalition Amid Texas Backlash
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Fusion42 · 6 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Data center developers, energy companies, and infrastructure firms have formed the Lone Star Infrastructure Coalition to promote economic benefits of data center and power project development in Texas amid rising public opposition and regulatory scrutiny, including a pause on new permits and investigations into water-use compliance.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cloud Infrastructure.
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You face a short-term hurdle as Texas clamping down on data center permits signals stricter regulatory scrutiny that could delay projects and increase compliance costs. Build relations with coalition members now to access advocacy channels aiming to reshape public and regulatory opinion in your favour.
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