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Abbott Targets AI Data Centers in Texas | Texas News
Governor Greg Abbott is pushing for new rules to restrict where AI data centers can be built in Texas, targeting rural areas and neighborhoods to shield communities from negative impacts — a move he’s campaigning on and aligning with earlier letters. While ERCOT and industry leaders say the changes won’t derail projects, experts see potential for greater local control over size and operations. The 2027 legislative session could bring tax adjustments that affect investment decisions, but opponents accuse Abbott of using the issue politically, especially since he once backed generous tax breaks…
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