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Gov. Greg Abbott touts tech company cooperation, following Trump criticism of data center policy
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Natalie Weber , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway Governor Greg Abbott has also been involved in discussions with these tech companies, highlighting their cooperation in response to criticism from former President Trump regarding data center policy.
In recent developments, major tech companies have made commitments to address certain concerns. OpenAI, Meta, Google, and Amazon are among the companies that have pledged to take action. Their pledges are related to energy and water usage, although specifics are not provided here.
For more detailed information, readers can refer to the source. Governor Greg Abbott has also been involved in discussions with these tech companies, highlighting their cooperation in response to criticism from former President Trump regarding data center policy.
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Category: business Published: August 10, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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