Abbott defends data center restrictions amid Texas AI expansion

Name: Abbott defends data center restrictions amid Texas AI expansion
Uploaded: 2026-08-25T02:22:39.000Z
Duration: 31 s
Description: Texas Governor Greg Abbott is defending new statewide restrictions on data center development. These limits are being implemented to address growing concerns regarding the state's power grid, water supply, and potential impacts on local communities.

News Clip0:31CBS19·TX·8/25/2026

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is defending new statewide restrictions on data center development. These limits are being implemented to address growing concerns regarding the state's power grid, water supply, and potential impacts on local communities.

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Gov: Governor Greg Abbott, Texas State Government

Gov. Greg Abbott says new limits on data center growth are needed to address concerns about Texas' power grid, water supply and communities.