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Texas Governor Abbott Halts Data Center Permits Pending Grid Audit

Texas Governor Greg Abbott froze new data center permits until regulators complete an audit of energy and water consumption, impacting the state's AI-driven growth.

reuters · 2026-09-21 13:53

Texas Governor Orders Pause on New Data Center Approvals Pending Audit

Texas Governor Abbott paused data center approvals due to grid reliability concerns, noting 474 GW of proposed demand exceeds peak load. Developers must now undergo audits on power and water usage bef

reuters · 2026-08-04 13:17