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Business · Real estate · published 2026-08-23 · via Business Insider

Abbott reverses stance on Texas data centers amid community opposition

Governor Greg Abbott initially backed expanding data center infrastructure in Texas but has shifted his position after local residents voiced strong objections. He now says the industry brought criticism upon itself through its actions. The change reflects growing tension between tech development and community concerns.

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This summary is AI-generated and original to Mobble; the linked article is the authoritative source. Original headline: “Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says data centers deserve the backlash they're getting: 'They basically dug their own grave'.” Browse more stories.