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Abbott Pauses Data Center Grid Access | Houston News
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Governor Abbott has halted new data centers from connecting to Texas’s power grid, ordering regulators to audit their energy and water use before approval. The move targets the state’s booming tech sector amid growing concerns over resource strain, community impact, and rising costs. Abbott’s directive demands detailed reviews of financing, power needs, water conservation, and local disruptions like noise and traffic. This pause follows his earlier calls for accountability and comes as a major study on energy allocation is shelved. Critics question the timing, especially given past industry support, while officials scramble to comply — highlighting the fierce tension between tech growth and public welfare in Texas.
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