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Trump calls Texas's data center opposition a ‘mistake'
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk Tyalor Goldenstein | The Texas Tribune , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· August 7, 2026
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Key takeaway According to the governor's spokesperson, less than 10% of data centers provided the requested information.
President Donald Trump has criticized Texas for its stance on data centers. This comes after Governor Greg Abbott paused approvals for new data centers, pending more information from companies on their power and water use. The governor's office has defended this move, citing a lack of response from data centers to requests for usage reports.
According to the governor's spokesperson, less than 10% of data centers provided the requested information. Further details on the situation and Trump's comments are available from the source, including a statement from the governor's office and Trump's interview with Punchbowl News.
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Category: local Published: August 7, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump has criticized Texas for its stance on data centers. This comes after Governor Greg Abbott paused approvals for new data centers, pending more information from companies on…
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