Article 6XJ9W Trump hates wind power. But these Texas Republicans are embracing it

Trump hates wind power. But these Texas Republicans are embracing it

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Wind turbines have become a financial lifeline in rural areas, but state legislators are now targeting them

As a Republican state lawmaker for 16 years, a Texas rancher and a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, John Davis's conservative credentials are impeccable. But Davis has become horrified at his party's assault upon an increasingly vital lifeline to many rural, conservative areas of the US - clean energy development.

Davis allowed seven wind turbines to be situated on his ranch, in the rolling hill country near Menard, west of Austin, and has seen the income provide opportunities not only for his family but also his local community in what is one of the poorest counties in Texas.

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