# OpenAI Urges Texas Governor to Build Responsible AI Infrastructure

OpenAI has sent a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott outlining principles for developing AI infrastructure in the state. The letter emphasizes responsible growth, likely addressing energy use, data centers, and economic benefits. This reflects the company's push to shape state-level AI policy as demand for computing capacity surges.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://openai.com/index/responsible-ai-infrastructure-texas/) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:38:20 +0000

### Science
- [OpenAI Blog](https://openai.com/index/responsible-ai-infrastructure-texas) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT