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Gov. Greg Abbott calls for ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods
By Texas Tribune, Taylor Goldenstein And Kayla Guo at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 30, 2026
· 4 min read
Gov. Greg Abbott called for blocking new data center development in rural parts of the state during a campaign stop in East Texas on Tuesday.“We must prohibit them from building AI data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods,” Abbott said at the Bullard event, which primarily discussed his plan to ...
Key takeaway In a statement, Abbott campaign spokesperson Eduardo Leal said, “everything the Governor said today tracks with his June 10th letter.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
For Terrell Hills residents, Governor Abbott's call to block new data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods may resonate, given the community's own experiences with balancing growth and preservation. As a suburb within the San Antonio area, Terrell Hills has navigated the challenges of managing development while maintaining its character. The governor's push for a prohibition on data centers in rural areas reflects a broader concern about the impact of large-scale projects on local communities. In Bexar County, where Terrell Hills is located, the influx of tech companies has brought economic benefits, but also raised questions about infrastructure, resources, and quality of life. As the debate over data center development continues, Terrell Hills residents will likely be watching to see how the governor's proposals affect the region's growth and development, and whether they will have a say in shaping the future of their community.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Gov. Greg Abbott called for blocking new data center development in rural parts of the state during a campaign stop in East Texas on Tuesday.“We must prohibit them from building AI data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods,” Abbott said at the Bullard event, which primarily discussed his plan to ...
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