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Fort Worth Pauses Data Centers Amid State Audit | Texas News
Fort Worth’s data center plans hit pause as Governor Greg Abbott orders statewide audits of these energy-guzzling hubs, forcing the city to reconsider its own proposed regulations. With Texas’s electric grid powering 90% of the state, any project unable to secure grid approval is stalled — and audits now scrutinize tax breaks, power use, water consumption, and community impact. While Fort Worth officials shifted focus to public meetings and a zoning commission’s rejection of their rules, the city council now debates whether to enact a moratorium — all while waiting for state-level decisions…
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