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The Texas House State Affairs Committee is a legislative committee responsible for overseeing state government operations, elections, and certain regulatory matters that may impact datacenter policy and infrastructure decisions in Texas.
April 12, 2026
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400 Projects, Two Unanswered Questions, One Legislative Clock
The hearing before the House State Affairs Committee surfaced the two questions that will define whether Texas holds that position: can the grid absorb the load without shifting costs to residential ratepayers, and does anyone actually know how much water these projects will consume over the next 30 to 50 years?
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ERCOT
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Chevron
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Pablo Vegas
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Xcel Energy
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Hale County, TX
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Engine No. 1
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PUC
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Stacey Dore
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Brian Lloyd
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Ken King
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