POLITICSJun 30 · 23:39 UTCTEXAS TRIBUNETaylor Goldenstein and Kayla Guo

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

Gov. Greg Abbott has proposed a ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods. He made the announcement while speaking at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston during the 2026 Texas State Republican Convention.

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