For months Texas developers have been watching bulldozers move back and forth across a sprawling industrial site north of Abilene, building a data center complex large enough to cover almost 70 football fields.

Texas has long been celebrated as a beacon of business-friendly policies. However, a proposed AI law makes a major left turn.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who has previously expressed concerns about the expansion of AI on the power grid, says there is "no daylight" between him and President Trump.

A California-like approach could throttle an industry that's already poised to bring hundreds of billions to the state.

The project backed by Oracle, OpenAI, and SoftBank was announced by President Donald Trump Jan. 21, but it's not without its detractors.

Stargate — the joint venture between OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle — is starting its AI infrastructure plans with 10 data centers in Texas.

About 875 acres in Abilene, or roughly the size of New York’s Central Park, have been set aside to construct data centers, according to city documents seen

Ken Fleischmann, professor at the University of Texas School of Information, told the American-Statesman that an investment this large into AI infrastructure could greatly affect Texas ...

By taking these proactive measures, employers can not only prepare for the potential implementation of HB 1709 but also strengthen their commitment to ethical and transparent AI practices.

Did DeepSeek just deep-six estimates about AI's energy needs? The Chinese upstart claims a far more efficient AI model, raising questions about power demand.

Texas has an opportunity to lead by defining a comprehensive AI strategy that fully leverages upsides, protecting Texans from downsides.

Millie CEO and founder Anu Sharma said that, while inherently political, AI tools such as an abortion training model developed in Texas can save lives.