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.

By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune
Posted 7/30/26

Texas’ multibillion-dollar estimate for what it will lose on sales tax breaks for data centers is growing, but the Comptroller’s Office warned lawmakers on Monday they have little information …

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