Gov. Abbott Orders Data Centers to Seek Approval from Local Communities Before Meeting Him

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ABBOTT: "The data centers, they didn't do their job to get the support of people in local communities. Gaining the support of people in local communities is essential. Because they did not do that, that's why I am now coming in as governor saying, 'Listen, if you're a data center and you want to operate in Texas, you have to first get the approval of those in local communities.'"

KARL: "In the community. That makes sense."

ABBOTT: "And that's why I set that standard: No data centers disturbing local communities in Texas."