Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday called for a prohibition on data center construction in rural neighborhoods amid growing backlash to the energy and water-intensive facilities, especially in heavily Republican communities.

The governor, who previously touted Texas as “the epicenter of AI development,” made the statement at a campaign event in a small town East Texas, which has seen a surge in data center development.

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      5 hours ago

      oh I never said he was decent. Just that THIS is the least objectionable thing to take him to task for. I hope he someday experiences the pain he has inflicted on others.