Texas halts data center permits as state examines power, water impacts | ENOUGH

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the TCEQ to halt all data center permits while state audits investigate their impact on the power grid, water resources, and local communities. The KPRC 2 news channel, through its 'ENOUGH' series, is actively investigating the rapidly expanding data center industry in Texas and its potential consequences for residents.

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Gov: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, TCEQ
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed TCEQ to halt permits sought by data centers while state audits examine their impact on the power grid, water resources and communities. ENOUGH has been investigating Texas’ rapidly expanding data center industry and asking who is responsible for making sure Texans aren’t left with the costs or consequences. We’re continuing to follow what happens next. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON DATA CENTERS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-wq0v2z2oc ----- ENOUGH airs weeknights Monday-Thursday at 10 p.m. on KPRC 2 and at 10:30 p.m. on Sundays, with ongoing coverage on Click2Houston.com and @KPRC2Click2Houston. The series doesn’t stop at a single story — reporters will follow up on whether promises made become promises kept. #ENOUGH #HoustonNews #TexasNews #investigations #ENOUGHHouston #KPRC2 #Accountability #DataCenters #Texas