Texas has spent years cultivating its image as business friendly bastion. Elon Musk, Jason Calacanis and David Sacks all decamped (among many others).
That reputation made it a prime destination for the data center buildout. But Tuesday's Democratic shows Texas' laissez-faire approach had limitations — as data-center backlash fueled Gina Hinojosa's win.
What happens to TX now?
My story in DealBook today.