Texas' first Democrat senator since 1988 sends harsh message to Musk

Nov 4, 2026 8:46 PMPublished Nov 4, 2026 8:46 PM

Elon Musk’s $212 million bet to control Texas just went up in smoke, proving that even a trillionaire can’t buy a Senate seat. Senator-elect James Talarico is now moving to strip AI data centers of their tax exemptions and force them to pay for their own infrastructure. It’s a massive gamble: supporting a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve while simultaneously declaring war on the facilities that power it. Is this the end of corporate handouts, or is Talarico driving innovation out of Texas?
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James Talarico will be the first Democrat senator from Texas since 1998. It was the most expensive Senate race in American history, with Elon Musk spending at least $212 million to support the Republican candidate.

www.thestreet.comTexas' first Democrat senator since 1988 sends harsh message to MuskJames Talarico will be the first Democrat senator from Texas since 1998. It was the most expensive Senate race in American history, with Elon Musk spending at least $212 million to support the Republican candidate.

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