A proposed data center project in East Texas has been scrapped after Governor Greg Abbott said it failed to meet the state's expectations for protecting local communities, natural resources, and the Texas power grid. Governor Abbott Says Communities Must Come FirstGovernor Abbott said companies looking to build data centers in Texas must demonstrate that their projects benefit residents rather than create new burdens. Abbott also praised Diode's decision to withdraw the proposal, saying he expects other companies to do the same if they cannot meet the state's expectations. Brandon Bell, Getty Images Brandon Bell, Getty ImagesAmong the state's expectations are that new data centers:Help reduce residential electricity costs. He also wants lawmakers to eliminate certain sales tax exemptions and other incentives currently available to data center projects.