Texas halts power grid connections for new data centers
News Clip2:16FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth·TX·8/4/2026
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered state regulators to pause new power grid connections for data centers. This statewide halt is pending a comprehensive audit to assess the power and water usage of data centers within Texas.
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Gov: Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas state regulators
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state regulators to pause grid approvals for new data centers until a comprehensive audit on power and water usage is completed.
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