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Abbott orders Texas water agency to penalize data centers that don’t report water usage

Abbott orders Texas water agency to penalize data centers that don’t report water usage

News ClipKVII·TX·9/14/2026

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued an order directing a state water agency to impose penalties on data centers that do not report their water usage. This action aims to enhance accountability and compliance regarding water consumption by data center facilities across the state.

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Gov: Governor Greg Abbott, Texas water agency
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