Paxton frames himself as centrist on data centers: ‘Yes, with conditions’

David ZimmermannSeptember 28, 2026

Texas Attorney General ken Paxton is positioning himself as a moderate voice on data centre issues to differentiate from his Democratic opponent in the Texas Senate race. During a discussion with the U.S. Hispanic Business Council, Paxton described his stance as “not an extreme yes/no” but rather a “yes, with conditions,” indicating a nuanced approach to data center policies.texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is portraying himself as a moderate on data center issues to stand out from his Democratic opponent in the Texas Senate race. During a discussion with the U.S. Hispanic Business Council, paxton characterized his position as “not an extreme yes/no,” but rather a “yes, with conditions,” suggesting he supports data center expansion while emphasizing certain regulations or safeguards. This nuanced stance aims to appeal to a broad spectrum of voters adn business interests concerned about economic growth balanced with regulatory considerations.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is framing himself as a centrist voice on data centers as he seeks to further distinguish himself from his Democratic opponent in the Lone Star State’s Senate race.

In a conversation with the U.S. Hispanic Business Council on Monday, Paxton said his stance on data centers was “not an extreme yes/no” but rather a “yes, with conditions.”