Texas Gov. Greg Abbott effectively pauses new data center projects pending statewide grid audit
Greg Abbott, center, speaks during an event at a Google data center. Greg Abbott, center, participates in a panel discussion at a Google data center. The Texas Tribune previously reported the state provides more than $1 billion annually in tax breaks for qualifying projects.Public Utility Commission of Texas Chairman Thomas Gleeson said the agency is working with ERCOT to implement Abbott's directive."We appreciate Gov.
- ▪Greg Abbott, center, speaks during an event at a Google data center.
- ▪Greg Abbott, center, participates in a panel discussion at a Google data center.
- ▪The Texas Tribune previously reported the state provides more than $1 billion annually in tax breaks for qualifying projects.Public Utility Commission of Texas Chairman Thomas Gleeson said the agency is working with ERCOT to implement Abbot
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| Publication time | Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:28:07 -0400 |
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Greg Abbott Texas Gov. Greg Abbott effectively pauses new data center projects pending statewide grid audit ERCOT says Abbott's directive effectively pauses data center projects as Texas reviews power demand By Brittany Miller Fox News Published August 4, 2026 7:28pm EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Data center battle pits Big Tech against local homeowners A growing fight is brewing nationwide as the rapid expansion of data centers pits Big Tech against local homeowners, raising concerns about transparency, power demand, diesel generator pollution and rising electricity prices. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Texas Gov.
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