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Greg Abbott Says AI Data Centers ‘Dug Their Own Grave’ as Backlash Over Power Bills, Water Use and Local Development Explodes

Aug 24, 2026 · 03:59 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Greg Abbott Says AI Data Centers ‘Dug Their Own Grave’ as Backlash Over Power Bills, Water Use and Local Development Explodes

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is tightening AI data center rules as public backlash over power, water and infrastructure costs grows.

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Texas's governor is making new rules for AI data centers because people are upset about high power bills, water use, and construction problems. When leaders add new rules for businesses, it can change where companies build and how much they spend.

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