The comments come as concerns continue to grow over the rapid expansion of large-scale data centers across the Lone Star State. Photo by Geoffrey Moffett on Unsplash an aerial view of a large industrial buildingWhy Are Data Centers Such a Big Deal? Most people don't think much about data centers, but chances are you've used one today. According to Miller, Texas needs more than agency announcements or public statements, it needs lawmakers back in Austin. A Debate That's Likely to ContinueAs artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure continue to expand, data centers aren't going away anytime soon.