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Data Center Tax Policy

Summary

Governor Abbott is looking to scrap tax breaks for data centers, which could completely change how Waco lures tech companies to town. It’s a major shift that might force local leaders to rethink how they balance business growth with city revenue.

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Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Ending these breaks could mean more tax revenue for the city, but it might also scare off big tech companies looking for a cheaper place to build.

✅Who benefits

Local school districts and city coffers could see a nice boost in tax revenue if these companies start paying their full share.

⚠️Who could be affected

Tech companies and developers who were counting on those tax cuts to make their Waco projects pencil out.

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