Former CEO of Indeed characterized the Texas congressman’s argument about needing to beat China as a false one.
Artificial intelligence
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Public Education
Gov. Greg Abbott proposes further limiting screen time in K-12 classrooms
The proposal, which would have to be passed by the Legislature, follows a ban on cellphone use in K-12 schools approved by lawmakers last year.
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Criminal Justice
Flock license plate cameras are surging in Texas. So is an anti-surveillance backlash.
More than 200 local law enforcement agencies have data-sharing agreements with DPS, providing wide access to vehicle information.
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Data Centers in Texas
Texas’ multibillion-dollar sales tax exemption for data centers is growing, while audits lag
Out of 138 data centers that qualified for the tax break, only 20 have been audited so far. Six facilities were found to be out of compliance.
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2026 Texas Elections
James Talarico calls for tighter regulations on data center development
Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, unveiled her own plan this week and called on Gov. Greg Abbott to take executive action to pause data center development.
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Data Centers in Texas
Data centers not welcome: New poll shows most Texans oppose them in their communities
Opposition was most intense in rural counties. Texas is poised to be the No. 1 market for data centers in the U.S., with the most planned projects of any state.
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Energy
In the Permian Basin, AI takes on big oil’s dirty water problem
Facing limited options, oil industry turns to AI to handle wastewater from oil production. Producers discovered other uses to streamline the process.
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Data Centers in Texas
Texas county pauses data center construction in rural areas for a year
Hill County commissioners’ split vote to issue a moratorium appears to be a first in Texas.
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Higher Education
AI is changing how Texas universities teach computer science as job market slows
Admissions to Texas computer science programs are down roughly 20%, professors said, but they still see a future for their students.
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2026 Texas Elections
AI-aligned super PACs are pouring millions into Texas congressional races
Groups funded by artificial intelligence industry leaders have spent more than $2.8 million in the state, mostly on U.S. House GOP candidates who favor a light regulatory touch.
