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

Texas Governor Greg Abbott reportedly received around $9 million in campaign donations from data-center industry donors while also overseeing the regulation of that industry. The overlap between his fundraising and his regulatory authority is drawing scrutiny, with critics pointing to potential conflicts of interest and renewed debate about campaign money shaping policy on energy and data-center growth in Texas.

Why now: Concerns about a conflict of interest between large campaign donations and regulatory oversight are fueling discussion

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