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Greg Abbott Took $9M from Data-Center Donors. Now He Regulates Them

Texas Governor Greg Abbott reportedly accepted around $9 million in campaign donations linked to data-center interests, and now oversees regulation of the industry. The story is drawing attention as part of ongoing debate over potential conflicts of interest, the power of tech infrastructure companies, and their growing influence in Texas politics and resource policy.

Why now: Concerns about political donations creating conflicts of interest while data centers face growing scrutiny over energy and water use.

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