# August poll finds 57% of Texans oppose data center construction

- Published: 2026-10-28T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-29T10:07:41.814Z
- Section: Market
- Topics: Hardware, Regulation
- Page: https://aidailyjournal.com/en/n/2026/10/28/august-poll-finds-57-of-texans-oppose-data-center-construction/
- Sources: [The Verge](https://theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1018676/data-center-midterm-election-energy-water-texas)

## Summary

An August poll cited by The Verge found that 57% of Texans oppose data center construction: 43% of Republicans, 75% of Democrats and 54% of independents. Opposition focuses on water consumption, tax subsidies, and gas plants and wind farms built to meet rising electricity demand. San Marcos has banned data centers, while residents in places including Taylor, Temple and the Texoma area are trying to block or delay projects.

The Texas NAACP and dozens of groups from across the political spectrum formed the We the People Texas coalition. Gary Bledsoe, president of the Texas NAACP, estimates that it represents as many as 1 million voters statewide. The Verge reports that the backlash is also affecting the governor’s and Senate races, with Republican and Democratic candidates trying to distance themselves from an industry that has benefited from state tax exemptions.

## Why it matters (editorial interpretation)

The opposition recorded in Texas could increase political pressure on new data centers, particularly over water use, electricity demand and tax incentives. The formation of a coalition spanning different political perspectives suggests that the issue already extends beyond local infrastructure debates.

_Summary written by AI Daily Journal in its own words, based on the sources above. For details, read the original articles._