Texas leaders praise withdrawal of proposed Henderson County data center
Texas state leaders are praising Diode's decision to withdraw its proposed data center project in Henderson County. Governor Greg Abbott cited concerns about community impacts, water resources, and the power grid. He plans to pursue new state requirements for future data center developments.
Texas state leaders have reacted positively to the withdrawal of a proposed data center project by Diode in Henderson County.
Governor Greg Abbott stated that the project did not align with Texas' expectations for safeguarding local communities, water resources, and the power grid. He also reiterated his intention to advocate for new statewide requirements concerning future data center developments. Representative Cody Harris echoed these sentiments, confirming his collaboration with Governor Abbott and Henderson County Commissioner Wendy Spivey, who had raised initial concerns about the project.
Harris expressed appreciation for Diode's decision to pull out and highlighted the company's commitment to improved transparency with communities, the use of water-efficient cooling systems, and better stewardship of local resources in any future projects.