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Abbott Pushes Rural Data Center Pause | El Paso News
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- Jul 1, 2026
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Governor Abbott is escalating his push to stop new data centers in rural Texas, framing it as a defense of East Texas values and local communities. While his earlier proposals included environmental and infrastructure safeguards, his latest stance calls for a broader halt, backed by a letter urging state regulators to prevent harm. Critics, including rural activists, fear impacts on water, air, and power costs, while the Data Center Coalition defends the projects as vital for AI competitiveness and local economies. With nearly half of planned centers in unincorporated areas and public opposition soaring — especially in Republican-leaning districts — cities like San Marcos are stepping in with bans, while Abbott’s own campaign has received millions from tech donors, adding a layer of political complexity. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d669f4878f2a0064