Abbott Calls for End to Data Center Builds in Rural Neighborhoods
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called for a halt to data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods. This statement, made at an event in Bullard, sets the stage for the issue to be addressed in the next legislative session.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott publicly called for a halt to data center development in the state's rural neighborhoods. The declaration was made during an event held in Bullard on Tuesday, which primarily focused on property tax issues, a central theme of Abbott's campaign for the upcoming general election against Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa.
Abbott's comments indicate that the topic of data center construction in rural areas is expected to be a key item on the agenda for the next legislative session, suggesting potential new policy or regulatory actions concerning such developments.