Abbott Turns on Data Centers | Real Estate News

Governor Greg Abbott’s sudden pivot to banning new data centers in rural Texas has sparked a firestorm—just months after he hailed Google’s $40 billion AI investment as proof Texas is the nation’s AI epicenter. Now he’s demanding strict regulations, citing water, power, and noise concerns, while cities like San Marcos try to block them—only to face legal battles backed by Abbott’s own legislation. Meanwhile, Dallas developer Bill Hutchinson was ordered to pay $860K after a jury found him civilly liable for sexual assault, while San Antonio broker Jorge Herrero faces federal fraud charges tied to a deceptive building purchase. With the legislative session looming, Texas is poised for a heated showdown over tech growth, accountability, and power. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7a36292e9798bb71