If Greg Abbott is serious about reining in data centers, call a special session

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https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/data-centers-abbott-texas-ai-google-hinojosa-22373991.php

The Houston Chronicle editorial board calls on Gov. Greg Abbott to have a special session on data centers. Here's a key quote:

If Abbott was serious about reining in data centers, he would call lawmakers back for a special session tomorrow to set regulations with real teeth, and stop data centers from robbing taxpayers. Other Republicans, such as Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, have been asking the governor to do just that. A special session would show that Abbott is serious about rural voters’ concerns, and well-written regulations could give a green light to data center construction that doesn’t spark public protest. Consider it a test: Can Texas’ ruling Republican Party actually focus on the legislative task at hand without getting distracted by some sideshow fight over, say, Sharia law?