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Gov. Greg Abbott pauses new data centers until energy, water usage audit is completed | TPR

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Alan Day

New data centers won’t be able to join the Texas power grid until state regulators complete a review of their energy and water usage, under a new directive from the governor.

Source: Gov. Greg Abbott pauses new data centers until energy, water usage audit is completed | TPR

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