Gov. Greg Abbott calls for ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods

Name: Gov. Greg Abbott calls for ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods
Uploaded: 2026-07-01T13:16:51.000Z
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Description: Governor Greg Abbott is calling for a ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods. This move comes amid backlash from rural communities concerned about the impact of data centers on residential areas. Abbott had previously outlined a broad regulatory framework for data centers in the state.

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Governor Greg Abbott is calling for a ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods. This move comes amid backlash from rural communities concerned about the impact of data centers on residential areas. Abbott had previously outlined a broad regulatory framework for data centers in the state.

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Gov: Governor Greg Abbott, Texas State Government

Abbott previously outlined a broad regulatory framework around data centers amid backlash from rural communities around their impact on residential neighborhoods.