Artificial intelligence is fueling an unprecedented surge in demand for hyperscale data centers—massive, billion-dollar projects at the center of a high-stakes interstate competition. In this article, Stephen Long in Dallas and Doug Wick in Chicago examine how Texas has emerged as a national leader by pairing an expansive incentive framework with a business-friendly environment to build one of the largest data center footprints in the country. But recent legislative signals suggest the state may recalibrate its approach, raising questions about the future of these incentives and their broader economic impact. As Texas reassesses its strategy, a comparison with Illinois reveals both the common playbook states are using—and the policy risks that could reshape the data center landscape.
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Authors: Stephen Long and Doug Wick
