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

First reported September 21, 2026 by CNBC · covered by 2 sources

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.

Sep 21, 2026 · byCNBC

Governor Abbott Freezes Texas Data Center Permits as Trump Pushes AI Buildout

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered state environmental regulators to stop issuing permits for data center projects. The pause remains in effect until the state’s grid operator completes its audit. The decision comes from a Republican governor whose party leader in Washington has spent the past month attacking this kind of restraint. Texas Data Center The post Governor Abbott Freezes Texas Data Center Permits as Trump Pushes AI Buildout appeared first on BeInCrypto .

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