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Texas Data Center Audit Under Fire | Texas News
Governor Abbott’s sweeping audit of Texas data centers—backed by big tech giants like Meta and OpenAI—isn’t just about oversight; it’s a political move with high stakes. Pausing new grid connections aims to protect communities and resources, but critics call it performative, especially as companies already had their own compliance plans underway. ERCOT’s multi-month review leaves key questions unanswered: how many centers will be scrutinized, and what will the findings actually trigger? With reelection looming and rural polls tightening, the governor frames this as a win for public safety—but…
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