Abbott halts data center permits, but Calallen project moves forward

Name: Abbott halts data center permits, but Calallen project moves forward
Uploaded: 2026-09-22T23:06:43.000Z
Duration: 2 min 44 s
Description: Governor Greg Abbott has announced a halt on new data center permits across Texas. Despite this statewide pause, the Hut 8 data center project near Calallen is still slated to begin construction. This raises questions about the scope and impact of the governor's permit freeze on ongoing and proposed data center developments in the state.

News Clip2:44KIII 3 News·Calallen, Nueces County, TX·9/22/2026

Governor Greg Abbott has announced a halt on new data center permits across Texas. Despite this statewide pause, the Hut 8 data center project near Calallen is still slated to begin construction. This raises questions about the scope and impact of the governor's permit freeze on ongoing and proposed data center developments in the state.

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Gov: Texas Governor's Office, Texas State Government

Gov. Greg Abbott's pause on new data center permits raises questions across Texas, but construction on the Hut 8 project near Calallen is still set to begin.