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Texas data center approvals freeze

Texas data center approvals freeze

National · 2 updates

Elon Musk's preferred state halts data center approvals; says 'prove' this

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a temporary halt to new data center approvals. Regulators must complete a comprehensive audit before projects can move forward. Developers must prove electricity and water use, and tax incentives. Abbott stated Texans must come first in all state decisions. This move addresses growing scrutiny over rapid data center expansion.

Musk backs Texas as tech hub, but Governor Abbott agrees with data centre backlash

Texas Governor Greg Abbott now criticizes AI data center companies for their rapid expansion. He believes companies failed to gain local community support, which caused backlash. Public opposition to new data centers is growing significantly across the United States. Many jurisdictions have slowed or stopped construction of these large facilities. Governor Abbott has paused new construction and called for regulatory reviews.