Gov. Greg Abbott broadens moratorium on data center approvals

Name: Gov. Greg Abbott broadens moratorium on data center approvals
Uploaded: 2026-09-22T18:36:00.000Z
Duration: 1 min 30 s
Description: Texas Governor Greg Abbott has broadened a moratorium on data center approvals. He has directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt the issuance of new permits for data centers. This action will remain in effect until an ongoing audit is completed.

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has broadened a moratorium on data center approvals. He has directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt the issuance of new permits for data centers. This action will remain in effect until an ongoing audit is completed.

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Gov: Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Gov. Abbott told the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on Monday to stop issuing new permits for data centers until an ongoing audit is completed.