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Texas Halts New Data Centers | Odessa News
Governor Abbott has halted new data center approvals in Texas, ordering a sweeping audit of nearly 2,000 proposed projects tied to the state’s power grid amid rising public concern over their rapid expansion. The review will scrutinize tax incentives, energy and water consumption, and cooling strategies — with developers required to disclose full details or risk being blocked from grid access. With ERCOT managing over 1,800 pending projects — 90% data centers — the move signals a major shift as Texas, poised to become the nation’s top data center hub, faces mounting pressure to balance tech…
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