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Josh Stein

Josh Stein is the Attorney General of North Carolina, not a figure with known direct involvement in Texas datacenters, energy, or policy matters.

Referenced in 2 briefingsLast referenced: July 12, 2026

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July 12, 2026

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North Carolina Repeals Its Power Tax Break. Texas Never Had One to Lose.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed a 2026 budget repealing the state's sales tax exemption on data center electricity, a move that will pull $21.4 million into the state General Fund next fiscal year and $28.6 million annually by 2030-31.

April 25, 2026

PUCT Just Drew the Line on Which Grid Bypasses Count

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein publicly attacked Duke Energy's $103 billion capex plan, accusing it of "shifting the cost of electricity from large industrial users onto the backs of regular people."

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