Abbott takes steps to regulate data centers in Texas as the governor's race tightens
News Clip6:24CBS TEXAS·TX·9/25/2026
Governor Greg Abbott has announced he is taking steps to regulate the data center industry in Texas, stating the industry has been "completely out of control." He made these remarks during his affordability tour in rural Texas, indicating a potential shift in state policy towards data center development.
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During his affordability tour in rural Texas on Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott used his strongest language yet to discuss the data center industry. 12345"What we have seen is a necessity to rein in an industry that was completely out of control," Abbott said.
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