Tech Bytes: Data center approvals in Texas on hold
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a moratorium on data center approvals in the state. This decision comes amid growing public backlash and will allow state regulators to audit proposed facilities. The duration of this hold is currently unknown.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a statewide moratorium on data center approvals, responding to increasing public backlash regarding the large-scale computer facilities. Governor Abbott stated that state regulators are mandated to audit proposed data centers, though the timeframe for this process remains undisclosed.
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