Texas pumps brakes on data centers as audit is conducted
News Clip3:18KVUE·TX·8/4/2026
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a statewide pause on new data centers connecting to the state's power grid. This pause is in effect until an audit can be conducted to thoroughly assess the impact of these facilities on the grid.
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Gov: Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott is ordering a pause on data centers that want to connect to the state's power grid, until officials take a closer look at their impact.
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