Texas governor's race could decide about 29% of planned US data-centre additions, Semafor reports
Governor Greg Abbott has revised earlier pro-data-centre policies while his Democratic opponent pledges a strict moratorium; Semafor counts 300-plus state and local moratoriums threatening the US buildout.
Why it matters
Power and local consent have become the hardest limits on AI data-centre construction, and Tuesday's US midterms put that fight on the ballot. Texas is one of the biggest markets, so a moratorium there would reach far beyond the state. Semafor also reports setbacks abroad: an outback Australian project scrapped its timeline after a regulator extended its review, and Singapore-linked projects in Indonesia face local opposition. Watch the Texas result and any post-election state bills.
Key facts
- About 29% of net US capacity additions planned for 2028 could be affected
- 300-plus state and local moratoriums (Semafor count)
- Democratic opponent pledges a stringent moratorium
- Australian outback project scrapped its construction timeline