Abbott wants to prohibit building of data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods

Gov. Greg Abbott called for a ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods during a campaign stop Tuesday night.
By Steven Ardary at FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News · · 1 min read

Gov. Greg Abbott called for a ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods during a campaign stop Tuesday night.
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Gov. Greg Abbott called for a ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods during a campaign stop Tuesday night.
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