Texas data center buildout faces setback from new Democratic leadership
New state government control may delay or halt large AI data center projects in Texas.
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Texas voters organize against data centers before midterms
An August poll found 57 percent of Texans oppose new data centers, including 43 percent of Republicans.
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Abbott took about $9M from data-center donors while shaping their rules
The Texas Tribune counts roughly $4.9 million from direct data-center ties and $4.1 million from adjacent AI and equipment donors since July 2025.
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Texas sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over ChatGPT safety claims
The state seeks up to $10,000 per violation and orders to bar minors and limit harmful chatbot advice.
Texas data centers could reverse decades of air quality gains
HARC says the expected Texas grid mix could more than triple power-sector soot within five years.
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Texas keeps processing data center permits after Abbott pause
Nonprofits say TCEQ reviewed more than a dozen permits after September 21; the governor’s office says none were approved.
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CenterPoint Energy Data Breach: More Than 1 Million Texans Affected
CenterPoint Energy told Texas a breach exposed personal data of 1,062,060 residents, including Social Security numbers.
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CenterPoint Energy Data Breach Impacts 1 Million Texans
CenterPoint Energy told Texas that a breach exposed personal data of 1,062,060 residents, including Social Security numbers.
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Texas HB 3834 Cybersecurity & AI Training Requirements
Texas HB 3834 and HB 3512 require annual cybersecurity and AI awareness training for covered public employees.
Why Texas Is Making Data Centers Wait
Texas froze new large-load permits after ERCOT's queue hit 474 GW, about 90% data centers.
TX: Two Lamesa ISD employees arrested over security breach
Two Lamesa ISD employees in Texas were arrested over an alleged computer security breach investigated with the Texas Rangers.
Florida and Texas move to block Flock cameras over privacy concerns
Florida and Texas move to end use of Flock license plate cameras, citing privacy concerns and database misuse by police.
‘Watershed 250’ test program in Texas looks to private sector for water cybersecurity help
White House launches Watershed 250, a six-month Texas pilot using volunteer vendor cyber and AI tools to harden water utility defenses.
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Cyberattack forces UT San Antonio to delay start of fall semester
UT San Antonio delayed fall semester start by three days after a weekend cyberattack was caught at the network edge before core systems.
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University of Texas forced to take systems offline in San Antonio after cyberattack
University of Texas at San Antonio took phones and other systems offline after detecting threat activity, with no evidence of data theft.
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OpenAI’s letter to Governor Abbott on responsible AI infrastructure in Texas
OpenAI sent Texas Governor Greg Abbott a letter committing to responsible AI infrastructure development in the state.