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Gov. Greg Abbott calls for ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Taylor Goldenstein and Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main News
· July 1, 2026
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Key points The governor's comments were made in East Texas, where he was discussing his plans. Governor Greg Abbott has expressed his opposition to data center development in certain areas of Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott has expressed his opposition to data center development in certain areas of Texas. During a recent campaign stop, he called for a ban on new data centers in rural neighborhoods.
Further details about his proposal are available from the source. The governor's comments were made in East Texas, where he was discussing his plans.
It is not clear what specific implications this might have for the McAllen area, but more information can be found through ValleyCentral.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main News ·
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