Texas lawmakers weigh data center regulations amid grid and health concerns

Name: Texas lawmakers weigh data center regulations amid grid and health concerns
Uploaded: 2026-08-19T22:16:54.000Z
Duration: 51 s
Description: Texas state lawmakers are weighing new regulations for data centers, citing concerns over their impact on the power grid, health, and environment. This discussion follows an order from Governor Abbott for an audit of grid connections.

News Clip0:51WFAA·TX·8/19/2026

Texas state lawmakers are weighing new regulations for data centers, citing concerns over their impact on the power grid, health, and environment. This discussion follows an order from Governor Abbott for an audit of grid connections.

governmentelectricityenvironmental

Gov: Texas Legislature, Governor Greg Abbott

State lawmakers heard testimony on data centers' impact on the power grid, health and environment as Abbott orders an audit of grid connections.