Gov. Greg Abbott broadens moratorium on data center approvals to include environmental permits
News Clip1:33KETK NBC·TX·9/23/2026
Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to cease issuing new environmental permits for data centers. This action strengthens an existing moratorium on data center development across Texas. The move signifies an expansion of state-level restrictions on the industry.
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Gov: Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on Monday to stop issuing new permits for data centers, strengthening his moratorium on the industry’s development in Texas.
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