Texas governor orders halt to data center permits pending grid audit

Gov. Greg Abbott reversed course on data center expansion, directing state regulators to halt new permits until grid operators complete a review of pending projects, a dramatic shift from his November pitch of Texas as an AI hub.

First covered Sep 28, 2026 · 12:27 PM PT · 1 article

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