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Data Center Signal is tracking 3 clips about Pacifico data center developments across 1 states, including TX.

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News ClipRoute Fifty·Abilene, Taylor County, TX

Texas Data Centers Use Minor Permits for Major Power Plants, Raise Environmental Concerns

Texas data centers are exploiting a permitting loophole, using minor air permits initially to build massive gas-powered plants with little public notice or environmental review, exemplified by OpenAI's 'Stargate' project in Abilene. This strategy allows for quiet initial development before seeking large expansions, impacting local residents and raising significant environmental concerns about greenhouse gas emissions. Regulators are criticized for not adequately overseeing the rapid expansion of these power-intensive facilities.

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OpenAI Meta CyrusOne Vantage

7/9/2026

News ClipThe Texas Tribune·Abilene, Jones County, TX

Planned Texas data centers could emit more greenhouse gases than many countries

AI data centers in Texas, including OpenAI's Stargate in Abilene, are building large gas-powered plants to meet energy demands, generating significant greenhouse gas emissions. Regulators are criticized for allowing these projects to proceed with minimal public notice and environmental review through permitting loopholes. Local residents near these sites report severe quality-of-life impacts and property devaluation.

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OpenAI Crusoe Energy SoftBank Oracle Meta CyrusOne Vantage

7/9/2026

News ClipHood County News·Hood County, TX

County delays data center plan approval, moves forward on regulations

Hood County commissioners postponed action on concept plans for "Project Lion" and "Project Panther" data centers and are moving forward with updating the county's permit regulations. The county is also being sued by Pacifico, a data center developer, which is seeking a writ of mandamus to compel approval of its plans. Concerns about the impact on the electric grid and the need for new utility regulations were also raised.

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4/17/2026