Reason · Aug 4, 2026 19:21 UTC Greg Abbott Once Called Texas the 'Epicenter' of AI. Now He's Freezing Data Center Construction. Read full story on Reason Share AI disclosure Summary Texas governor Greg Abbott in front of a torn picture of a data center Original reporting Open original source Related coverage Texas halts data center connections to power grid amid overwhelming demand Ars Technica | Aug 4, 2026 20:34 UTC Epstein survivor calls Cornyn’s vote to advance Blanche nomination ‘really depressing’ The Hill | Aug 4, 2026 19:49 UTC Live updates: Blanche nomination advances in Senate; Paul sets Fauci contempt vote The Hill | Aug 4, 2026 18:27 UTC Read full article on Reason Get the AFBytes Brief Major stories, AI-assisted analysis, and what to watch next. Free, monthly, unsubscribe anytime. Subscribe
Texas halts data center connections to power grid amid overwhelming demand Ars Technica | Aug 4, 2026 20:34 UTC
Epstein survivor calls Cornyn’s vote to advance Blanche nomination ‘really depressing’ The Hill | Aug 4, 2026 19:49 UTC
Live updates: Blanche nomination advances in Senate; Paul sets Fauci contempt vote The Hill | Aug 4, 2026 18:27 UTC
