PolicyThe Vergeabout 1 hour ago
Texas Bans Data Centers Pending Audits
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced statewide moratoriums on data center permits pending audits of electricity and water use. This shift follows voter opposition where 57 percent oppose construction. Officials estimate the tax exemption caused $3.2 billion in lost revenue by 2030. The state now requires operators to cover new infrastructure costs.
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