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Wyden proposes data-center tax; Abbott pauses projects.

8/11/2026

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Senator Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) proposed ending data-center tax breaks, adding a low single-digit gross-receipt tax, and excluding undefined “internet infrastructure” while not exempting cloud-computing facilities.
James Erwin of Americans for Tax Reform warned the tax will be paid by anyone who uses the internet, raising costs for all Americans.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott paused data-center projects pending a statewide grid audit.

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Senator Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) proposed ending data-center tax breaks, adding a low single-digit gross-receipt tax, and excluding undefined “internet infrastructure” while not exempting cloud-computing facilities.
James Erwin of Americans for Tax Reform warned the tax will be paid by anyone who uses the internet, raising costs for all Americans.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott paused data-center projects pending a statewide grid audit.