Governor Greg Abbott has issued a directive to Texas utility regulators. They are to gather more information about proposed data centers. This comes as concerns are growing about the resources required by these facilities.

The order also includes a temporary pause on new developments connecting to the state grid. This is due to concerns about the amount of electricity and water used by data centers. Additionally, there is concern about the lack of knowledge communities have about these projects before they move forward.

Further details about the directive and its implications are available from the Texas Standard.