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Texas pauses new data center permits as state reviews water and power usage

Texas pauses new data center permits as state reviews water and power usage

News ClipKSAT·TX·9/25/2026

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered state environmental regulators to pause new data center permits. This statewide action is in response to concerns over data centers' water and power usage, pending a comprehensive audit.

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Gov: Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas state environmental regulators
Data centers that power everyday digital life are facing new scrutiny in Texas, where Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state environmental regulators to pause permits for data centers until an audit is complete.