9+ hour, 4+ min ago  (311+ words) Industry expanding across the state AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott this week called for a ban on building new data centers in rural areas and additional regulations during a campaign stop in East Texas. “We must prohibit them from building (artificial…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (978+ words) CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS HLIGHTS GARY BORDERS Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for a ban on data center construction in rural neighborhoods, according to the Houston Chronicle. Opposition to the facilities is growing because they require large amounts of electricity and water…...