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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 affiliate)
· 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 The San Antonio
In San Antonio and surrounding Bexar County, the impact of data centers on local communities has been a growing concern. While Gov. Abbott's call for a ban on new data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods may seem like a distant issue, it has significant implications for the region. As data centers continue to sprout up in the area, residents have begun to voice concerns about the strain on resources, infrastructure, and property values. Abbott's proposal to require data centers to bring their own power, reuse their own water, and fund their own projects could set a precedent for how these facilities are regulated in Bexar County. Local officials will likely be watching closely to see how the governor's plan unfolds, and whether it will have a ripple effect on development in the San Antonio area. The city's own experiences with data center development will be an important factor in shaping its response to the governor's initiative.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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