# Texas Gov. Abbott halts state data-center permits pending grid audit

https://mins.news/en/item/67958

- Reuters, 2026-09-21 21:00 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/texas-gov-abbott-halts-all-state-issued-permits-data-centers-until-grid-audit-is-2026-09-21/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ab19ae3b314680001fef9db

> Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Monday that he had stopped all state-issued permits for data centers until the Electric Reliability Council of Texas completes an audit of the power grid.

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