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Gov. Greg Abbott calls for ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods
By Texas Tribune, Taylor Goldenstein And Kayla Guo at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 30, 2026
· 4 min read
Gov. Greg Abbott called for blocking new data center development in rural parts of the state during a campaign stop in East Texas on Tuesday.“We must prohibit them from building AI data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods,” Abbott said at the Bullard event, which primarily discussed his plan to ...
Key takeaway In a statement, Abbott campaign spokesperson Eduardo Leal said, “everything the Governor said today tracks with his June 10th letter.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
For Alamo Heights residents, Governor Abbott's call to block new data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods may seem like a distant issue, but it has implications for the region's growth and development. As the San Antonio area continues to attract tech companies, the city's infrastructure and resources will be tested. Abbott's push for data centers to add new power generation to the grid and pay for their own infrastructure costs could set a precedent for how similar projects are handled in urban areas like Alamo Heights. The governor's emphasis on protecting local communities and ensuring that data center development does not come at their expense will likely resonate with residents who are concerned about the impact of rapid growth on their quality of life. As the city navigates its own development plans, it will be worth watching how Abbott's proposals play out and whether they influence local decisions on data center development.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Gov. Greg Abbott called for blocking new data center development in rural parts of the state during a campaign stop in East Texas on Tuesday.“We must prohibit them from building AI data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods,” Abbott said at the Bullard event, which primarily discussed his plan to ...
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