Data center projects face uncertainty as Gov. Abbott orders statewide audit

Name: Data center projects face uncertainty as Gov. Abbott orders statewide audit
Uploaded: 2026-08-04T03:33:09.000Z
Duration: 1 min 3 s
Description: Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered a statewide audit of data center projects, halting new grid connections. The audit will review the impacts of data centers on power, water, and local communities across Texas.

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Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered a statewide audit of data center projects, halting new grid connections. The audit will review the impacts of data centers on power, water, and local communities across Texas.

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Gov: Gov. Greg Abbott

Gov. Greg Abbott halted new data center grid connections pending a review of impacts on power, water and local communities.