Texas welcomed the AI boom. Now Abbott says data centers "dug their own grave"

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has shifted his stance on the AI data center boom, stating that these companies dug their own grave by failing to secure community support. Following local backlash, Abbott announced a halt on approvals for proposed data centers pending a comprehensive regulatory audit. This trend mirrors actions by other executives, including Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who have both implemented new restrictions or moratoriums on hyperscale data center developments.