Republicans TURN Against Data Centers As Prices Skyrocket Nationwide
July 12, 2026
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as posted by the channelMore and more Republicans defy Donald Trump's push for tech companies having a free for all with GOP candidates turning against data centers in major shift. John Iadarola and Yasmin Kahn break it down on The Damage Report. Leave a comment with your thoughts below!
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In debate over AI data centers in Texas, it's "rural Texas is dying" vs. "preserve this land"
"Opposition seems to be growing - particularly against data centers that will be built to support the increasing demand for artificial intelligence.
Gov. Greg Abbott has said he wants to prohibit AI data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods. State Representative Shelley Luther agrees with the Governor, while Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian disagrees.
Rep. Luther lives near Sherman and says that others who live in the area aren't thrilled with the idea of data centers moving in.
"I think it's huge for the governor to come out and say that we need to protect, really, the Republicans that live in these rural areas [who] are his voters, and we're pretty easy going," said Luther. "We don't ask for much, but when people try to come into our property rights, it's frustrating."
"Honestly, a huge eyesore for those of us that live in this rural area because of the beauty. Green land, rolling, rolling hills. I don't think that we should tear that up for data centers," Luther added. "Steaks don't come from H-E-B. It's like what I like to say. They've got to come from somewhere in rural Texas. You've got to preserve this land and not put a big industrial footprint on it. The Texas Legislature is who needs to step in, make the laws. I think Governor Abbott's letter to the PUC chairman was a big move to say, 'Hey, let's take a pause.' And he knows that they shouldn't just come in and take our water, electricity.""
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