Governor Abbott has ordered a pause on approvals for certain projects. This move is expected to affect around 300 large data centers, which may now face delays.
The pause does not apply to all projects, with many being exempt from the governor's order.
Further information on the details and implications of this pause can be found through additional reporting, which provides more context on what the pause means and which projects are affected.
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