Data centers coming to Texas must bring own power: Gov. Greg Abbott | The Hill

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has stated that data centers intending to build in the state must provide their own power. This directive addresses the significant energy demands of data centers and aims to mitigate potential strain on the state's electricity grid.

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