Texas Governor Blames Developers for Data Center Backlash | US News

Governor Greg Abbott is blaming data center developers for the growing backlash against their projects in Texas, arguing they failed to win local community support. Once a cheerleader for the state’s $40 billion data center boom, he now demands developers shoulder more costs—including electricity infrastructure—and is frustrated by the lack of cooperation from just 10% of companies responding to state requests. This shift mirrors nationwide resistance: states like Pennsylvania and New York are imposing restrictions, and polls show most Americans oppose new data centers near their homes—despite Texas’s long-standing appeal for its land, energy, and business climate. 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/0ebefb20b7c71d27