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Abbott Shifts Stance on Texas Data Centers | El Paso News
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- Jul 3, 2026
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Governor Greg Abbott is pivoting on data centers, now calling for limits—especially banning new builds in rural areas—after previously championing Texas as a top AI hub. His shift follows a June letter to ERCOT demanding greener, community-friendly practices, including self-funded infrastructure and water reuse. Public opinion, with most Texans opposing local data center projects, appears to be driving the change. Meanwhile, Meta’s massive El Paso expansion faces backlash, even from the city’s own power provider, highlighting growing tensions over energy demands and community impact. 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/7c62bc291a742d3f