Texas halts new data centers as governor calls for audits
2 sources·Updated August 4, 2026
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- Ars Technica·2h agoTexas halts data center connections to power grid amid overwhelming demand
Governor who touted Texas as AI “epicenter” pauses data center grid connections.
Read at Ars Technica → - TechCrunch·7h agoTexas halts new data centers as governor calls for audits
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has paused new data center development until an audit has been completed.
Read at TechCrunch →
