# Texas was the new epicenter of the AI data center buildout. That might be kaput.

**Published:** November 4, 2026
**Author:** James O'Donnell
**Source:** MIT Technology Review
**Language:** en-US
**HTML:** https://aiqazaqstan.com/en/articles/texas-was-the-new-epicenter-of-the-ai-data-center-buildout-that-might-be

Texas is the fastest-growing data center market in the US and ground zero for Big Tech’s largest AI buildouts. But the blue wave that swept the Lone Star State may jeopardize that position. Democrat James Talarico won the US Senate seat against Ken Paxton. Gina Hinojosa won the…

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