Paxton proposes restrictions on datacenters to address energy and water concerns

Texas attorney general and Senate candidate Ken Paxton unveiled a 'Texas first' plan to address datacenter impacts, including banning Chinese technology and holding companies liable for AI-related harms. The plan supports Governor Abbott's efforts to restrict new datacenters in rural areas and ensure they add to electricity capacity. Public opposition to datacenters has grown, with 61% of Americans now against local construction.