Texas Halts Data Center Permits
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the state environmental agency to freeze new permits for data centers. The pause allows regulators to complete a comprehensive audit of the power-hungry facilities.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott halted all state-issued permits for data centers on Monday afternoon until a comprehensive grid audit is finished. The freeze affects the United States state's environmental agency and targets energy-hungry artificial intelligence facilities. Abbott's directive responds to mounting public backlash over rising power bills and environmental strains.
