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Greg Abbott wants data centers to stop passing the bill to Texans

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposed new regulations requiring data centers to pay for their own electricity and water infrastructure and repeal tax exemptions, citing concerns about rising residential utility costs and community backlash over energy and water consumption.

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