# James Talarico's Plan to CRACK DOWN on Data Centers in Texas

> Data centers are jacking up utility bills across the state of Texas. They are using up our water oftentimes before we even realize they're being built in our backyards.

**By:** John McGillie  
**Published:** October 26, 2026  
**Tags:** Data Centers, James Talarico, Midterms, Talafreako, Texas, Texas Politics, Texas Senate Race

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Data centers are jacking up utility bills across the state of Texas. They are using up our water oftentimes before we even realize they're being built in our backyards.

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**About the author:** John McGillie is a pen name, used for safety after threats of violence. I grew up in Wishek, North Dakota, and moved to Texas 20 years ago. I write about the history, food and back roads I keep finding along the way.

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