Greg Abbott raked in $9 million from data center-related donors as he called for regulations

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has received nearly $9 million in campaign contributions from donors with direct or indirect ties to the data center industry, according to a Tribune analysis. This significant influx of funds from data center-related donors comes as Abbott advocates for new regulations in the sector. The substantial financial backing from these influential groups highlights the complex relationship between political funding and regulatory policy, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest as Abbott pushes for new guidelines in an industry that benefits financially from his contributions.