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Coverage dated August 23, 2026

Texas Governor Abbott Says Data Centers 'Dug Their Own Grave'

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Abbott recently announced his state would halt approvals for proposed data centers while regulators conduct a comprehensive audit.

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  1. Newsweek

    Texas Governor Abbott Says Data Centers 'Dug Their Own Grave' (opens Newsweek)

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    Abbott recently announced his state would halt approvals for proposed data centers while regulators conduct a comprehensive audit.

  2. Breitbart News

    Governor Abbott: Data Centers 'Dug Their Own Grave' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Sunday on ABC’s “This Week,” Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) said AI data centers have “dug their own grave” by not working in collaboration with local governments. Abbott said, “What we’ve been focused on is responding to concerns that have been raised

  3. Axios

    Texas welcomed the AI boom. Now Abbott says data centers "dug their own grave" (opens Axios)

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    Texas Gov. Greg Abbott delivered one of the starkest warnings yet from a Republican executive to the AI industry, telling ABC's Jonathan Karl that data center companies "dug their own grave" and deserve the backlash they're facing after failing to win community support.

  4. Insider

    Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says data centers deserve the backlash they're getting: 'They basically dug their own grave' (opens Insider)

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    Gov. Greg Abbott initially supported expanding AI data center infrastructure in Texas, but backlash from local residents caused him to change course.

  5. Washington Examiner

    Greg Abbott says data center developers ‘dug their own grave’ (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) said technology companies that develop data centers “dug their own grave” when they failed to win the support of local communities. Earlier this month, Abbott placed a moratorium on the development of new data centers in Texas until state regulators can audit the proposed sit…

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