James Talarico, Democratic Senate candidate, said data center construction in Texas should not be allowed to contribute to the state's ongoing affordability crisis and that data centers should not be allowed unless they can meet community demands, pay for their own energy and water, and get community consent.
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James Talarico
DEMOCRATIC. Candidate for U.S. Senate, Texas, on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
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James Talarico, Democratic Senate candidate, said data center construction in Texas should not be allowed to contribute to the state's ongoing affordability crisis and that data centers should not be allowed unless they can meet community demands, pay for their own energy and water, and get community consent. (as reported, September 30, 2026)
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Statements on data centers 3
Democratic Senate candidate
Talarico said he has not taken campaign donations from data center companies, while his opponent Ken Paxton has taken nearly half a million dollars from data center companies.
U.S. Senate candidate
James Talarico's Hold Data Centers Accountable Plan would repeal tax incentives, give local residents input on construction, require AI companies to pay for electricity and water infrastructure, hold data centers accountable for water pollution, and create an AI Dividend.
Recorded votes on data center bills 0
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