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Texas Governor's Data Center Policy

Updated 2026-09-21 22:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Texas Governor Abbott has ordered a halt to data center permits, reversing his previous moratorium. This policy shift is significant in the context of ongoing elections.

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Texas Gov. Abbott orders data center permit halt weeks after issuing moratorium

Data centers have been a flash point in the 2026 midterm elections, including Abbott's bid for reelection against Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa.

2026-09-21 22:08 UTC