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Texas governor orders pause on new data center approvals pending audit reut.rs/4
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21 Sept
4 Aug
Texas governor orders pause on new data center approvals pending audit reut.rs/45HgJzi
OPINION · WHAT · Reuters
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4 Aug
Texas halts new data centers as governor calls for audits
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has paused new data center development until an audit has been completed.
REPORT · WHAT · TechCrunch AIOPEN STORY
4 Aug
Texas says data centers must pass an audit before connecting to the grid
Texas announced new a audit on data centers that could slow approval for new facilities seeking to connect to the state energy grid. Governor Greg Abbott (R) on Monday directed
REPORT · WHO · The Verge TechOPEN STORY
24 Apr
A dozen US states weigh data center curbs; Maine governor vetoes bill reut.rs/48loYTF
A dozen US states weigh data center curbs; Maine governor vetoes bill reut.rs/48loYTF
OPINION · WHAT · ReutersOPEN STORY
25 Apr
L.D. 307 would have imposed the country’s first statewide moratorium on new data centers — lasting, in this case, until November 1, 2027.
L.D. 307 would have imposed the country’s first statewide moratorium on new data centers — lasting, in this case, until November 1, 2027.
OPINION · WHERE · TechCrunchOPEN STORY
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