Gov. Greg Abbott calls for ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods
Summary
Governor Greg Abbott wants to ban new data centers that serve artificial intelligence (AI) from being built in rural Texas neighborhoods. He supports rules requiring these data centers to pay for their own power, water reuse, and infrastructure to reduce costs for local residents.Key Facts
- Abbott called for a ban on AI data centers in rural Texas during a campaign event.
- He wants data centers to cover their own costs for power, water reuse, and infrastructure.
- Abbott aims to eliminate tax breaks currently given to these data centers.
- His new ban goes beyond earlier rules he proposed to limit the impact on communities.
- Some rural counties have sought moratoriums or local control to stop data center construction.
- Opponents worry large data centers could hurt water supply, air quality, and raise electric bills.
- The data center industry argues these centers provide important services and property tax benefits.
- Abbott previously praised Texas as a leader in AI development and has received tech industry donations.
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