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Abbott says data center permits frozen until power, water concerns addressed

Governor Greg Abbott has placed a statewide moratorium on new data center permits in Texas, affecting projects like AmpZ and Hyper Data Grid in Angelina County. Abbott emphasized that new facilities must provide their own power, reduce utility costs for residents, and that local communities need more control over data center placement. The Texas Legislature and Water Development Board are currently drafting new rules to address these concerns.