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Abbott wants legislators to turn data center restrictions into law

Gov. Greg Abbott wants the Texas Legislature to turn data center restrictions into law next year as Democratic challenger Gina Hinojos calls for quicker action.

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Gov. Abbott requests federal disaster tax relief for Texas flood victims after JulyGov. Greg Abbott asked the U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday, Oct. 15 to provide federal disaster tax relief to individuals and businesses affected by the severe storms and flooding in Texas on July 14.

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