Abbott touts record on affordability as Texans face high housing, property taxes
Gov. Greg Abbott said he would impose a moratorium on new data centers in Texas if elected to a fourth term. He said the state is gathering information about data center water use and that the Texas Water Development Board is responsible for ensuring communities have adequate water supplies.
During an appearance in Amarillo ahead of the November election, Gov. Greg Abbott discussed affordability, property taxes and the expanding data center footprint in the Texas Panhandle. He said he would impose a moratorium on new data centers and emphasized the need to obtain information about their water usage.
Abbott said the Texas Water Development Board is responsible for ensuring communities have the water they need. The data center proposal was presented alongside his broader campaign positions on property taxes, education and affordability, rather than as a response to a specific project or company.