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Gov. Greg Abbott pauses new data centers until ERCOT, PUCT audit energy, water usage
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk Natalie Weber , as published by Houston Public Media
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Governor Greg Abbott has issued a directive related to these facilities.
In The Woodlands area, a new development may impact the growth of data centers. Governor Greg Abbott has issued a directive related to these facilities. The directive affects new data centers seeking to connect to the Texas power grid.
For now, they are unable to join the grid. Further details on this development are available from Houston Public Media, including the conditions under which new data centers will be allowed to join the grid, which involves an audit by state regulators of energy and water usage.
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Category: local Published: August 3, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In The Woodlands area, a new development may impact the growth of data centers. Governor Greg Abbott has issued a directive related to these facilities. The directive affects new data centers seeking…
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