March 14, 2026
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Texas Captures 30% of AI Power Demand Before the Rules Are Written
Brazoria County Judge Matt Sebesta was blunt: "They're probably going to do this project... and we can't do a damn thing about it."
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Matt Sebesta
Matt Sebesta is a Texas state representative who has been involved in legislative discussions regarding data center energy consumption and grid capacity impacts in Texas.
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Google's $12B Power Platform Hits the Queue It Was Built to SkipCounty Judge Matt Sebesta said it plainly: "We cannot stop this project. We do not have the tools."
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