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Texas agency sues to stop release of data center records that it says could aid terrorists

A lawsuit will test whether Texas officials can withhold data center location details under the state Homeland Security Act.

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The Texas Tribune· Oct 6, 10:34 PMTexas agency sues to stop release of data center records that it says could aid terrorists

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