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Gov. Greg Abbott touts tech company cooperation, following Trump criticism of data center policy
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· August 10, 2026
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Key points This comes after criticism from former President Trump regarding data center policy. Governor Greg Abbott has highlighted cooperation from tech companies.
Governor Greg Abbott has highlighted cooperation from tech companies. This comes after criticism from former President Trump regarding data center policy.
Details about the cooperation are limited, but it is known that several major tech companies are involved. OpenAI, Meta, Google, and Amazon have all made commitments to address certain concerns.
Further information about these commitments and the concerns they aim to address can be found through Houston Public Media. The companies have pledged to look at their energy and water usage, but specifics about their plans are not provided here.
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Category: business Published: August 10, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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