Governor Greg Abbott has announced a halt on data center approvals in Texas. This decision comes as the public has increasingly spoken out against the rapid growth of data centers in the state. The moratorium will remain in place until regulatory agencies have completed audits of proposed data centers.

These audits will review various aspects of the data centers, including their use of power and water. Further details on the moratorium and audit process are available from the source. It is not yet clear how long the audit process will take, but it is intended to ensure that data center developers provide necessary information before being allowed to connect to the state's electric grid.