Greg Abbott says data center developers ‘dug their own grave’

Published August 23, 2026 3:53pm ET | Updated August 23, 2026 3:53pm ET



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 sites that are seeking connection to the electric grid.

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