ERCOT: Gov. Abbott's audit pauses data center development for months

News ClipThe Business Journals·TX·8/12/2026

Governor Abbott's audit, involving the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), is causing a multi-month pause in data center development across the state. This audit is impacting ongoing projects and future development plans.

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ERCOT: Gov. Abbott's audit pauses data center development for months  The Business Journals