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"We must prohibit them" says Governor Abbott about building AI data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods
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· July 5, 2026
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Key points Governor Abbott's statement marks a development in his previously expressed desire for more regulations on data centers in the state. In a recent campaign rally, Texas Governor Greg Abbott expressed his stance on AI data centers.
In a recent campaign rally, Texas Governor Greg Abbott expressed his stance on AI data centers. He emphasized the need to protect rural neighborhoods from these facilities. The governor's comments were made in Bullard, Texas, and highlighted his alignment with local values.
Further details on the governor's plans are available from the source. It is known that data centers have become unpopular in rural Texas, among both Democrats and Republicans. Governor Abbott's statement marks a development in his previously expressed desire for more regulations on data centers in the state.
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Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
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