“Our top priority is to…”: Why Texas just hit pause on new data centers as Greg Abbott orders audit amid E
- Posted on August 8, 2026
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“Our top priority is to…”: Why Texas just hit pause on new data centers as Greg Abbott orders audit amid E
Texas has paused approvals for new data centers as Governor Greg Abbott orders a sweeping audit of projects seeking access to the states power grid. The move comes as Elon Musk expands his Texas footprint and concerns grow over soaring electricity demand, water use and the impact of AI data centers on local communities.
