Texas pauses new data center permits as state reviews water and power usage
Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a pause on new data center permits in Texas. The state is conducting an audit to review the facilities' impact on water and power usage.
Data centers that power everyday digital life are facing new scrutiny in Texas, where Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state environmental regulators to pause permits for data centers until an audit is complete.
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