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Some data centers don't meet tax exemption standards
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: BY PAUL COBLERThe Texas Tribune , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· July 28, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about the situation are available from the Comptroller's Office, which recently addressed lawmakers on the matter.
The Texas Comptroller's Office has warned lawmakers about a lack of information regarding data centers meeting tax exemption standards. This warning comes as the estimated loss in sales tax breaks for data centers continues to grow, reaching into the multibillions of dollars. Further details about the situation are available from the Comptroller's Office, which recently addressed lawmakers on the matter.
The office's warning suggests that there may be some data centers not meeting the necessary standards to be eligible for tax exemptions. For more information on this developing issue, readers can refer to the original report from the Comptroller's Office, as presented to lawmakers on Monday.
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Published: July 28, 2026 ·
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