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Abbott recommends sweeping data center regulation, including eliminating sales tax exemption

Abbott recommends sweeping data center regulation, including eliminating sales tax exemption

News ClipKSAT·TX·6/10/2026

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has proposed sweeping regulations for the data center industry. The recommendations include eliminating sales tax exemptions for data centers, signaling a major policy shift in a state previously known for its business-friendly approach.

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Gov: Governor Greg Abbott, Texas Legislature
The recommendations for legislative action amount to a striking call for industry regulation by the Republican governor in a state that has long prided itself on being a favorable environment for business.