Texas Targets Data Centers for Grid Fairness | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 29, 2026 · 1m

Texas is gearing up for a major showdown over data centers as grid operators plead with lawmakers to gain more power to regulate these energy-hungry giants. With Governor Abbott pushing for rules that force data centers to lower bills and shoulder their own costs, regulators are racing to balance economic growth with energy reliability. New proposals include direct emergency power curbs for data centers and mandatory state registration to prevent foreign influence — all aimed at protecting everyday Texans from rising costs and blackouts as the digital infrastructure boom accelerates. Listen…