State officials, TCEQ respond to concerns over data center growth
News ClipHerald-Banner·Austin, Travis County, TX·6/13/2026
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT to implement measures to protect residential electricity consumers amidst the growth of data centers. State officials and the TCEQ are addressing public concerns regarding this expanding industry's impact on the state's energy resources.
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Gov: Gov. Greg Abbott, Public Utility Commission of Texas, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, TCEQ
AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott this week directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to take steps aimed at shielding residential electricity customers