March 24, 2026
Texas Invited the AI Boom. The $14B Transmission Bill Is the Invoice.State Rep. Wes Virdell says the White House message was blunt: "Data centers are going to be placed in Texas whether we like it or not."
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Wes Virdell
Wes Virdell is involved in Texas datacenter infrastructure, energy grid, or water policy matters related to the state's development and resource management.
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