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Gov. Abbott says Meta will follow standards Texas establishes for data centers
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Jamel Valencia , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Governor Abbott's announcement was made on Monday, and it pertains to Meta's operations in the state of Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott made an announcement regarding Meta, a large tech company. According to the governor, Meta has agreed to comply with Texas rules for data centers. The rules in question are part of new statewide standards.
These standards aim to prevent data centers from placing additional burdens on Texas families. Further details about the agreement and the standards are available from the source. Governor Abbott's announcement was made on Monday, and it pertains to Meta's operations in the state of Texas.
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Category: business Published: August 10, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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