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Gov. Greg Abbott pauses new data centers until ERCOT, PUCT audit energy, water usage
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Natalie Weber , as published by Houston Public Media
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this directive are available from Houston Public Media, including the implications for data centers and the Texas power grid.
A new directive from Governor Greg Abbott affects the development of data centers in Texas. The governor has paused the addition of new data centers to the Texas power grid. This pause will remain in place until state regulators have completed a review.
The review will focus on the energy and water usage of these data centers. State regulators, including ERCOT and the PUCT, will conduct the audit. Further details on this directive are available from Houston Public Media, including the implications for data centers and the Texas power grid.
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Category: local Published: August 3, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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