Texas Halted New Data Center Permitting
Governor Abbott ordered a state agency to audit the impact of data centers on power grids and water supplies.
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September 23, 2026
Hut 8 Won Auction for Texas Data CentersThe firm secured sites in Pyote and Tarbush for $140 million following a bankruptcy auction.
September 23, 2026
Woodway Energy Signed Pipeline Deal for Texas Data CenterThe firm will build a 22-mile natural gas pipeline to fuel a behind-the-meter power project in Texas.
September 22, 2026
QTS Announced $250 Million Texas Water InvestmentThe data center operator has pledged a decade-long initiative to bolster regional water infrastructure and efficiency.
September 20, 2026
Texas Senator Evaluated Data Center Water ImpactState lawmakers discussed how data center growth affects local housing and water supplies in Texas.
September 20, 2026
Abbott and Hinojosa Debated Data Center RegulationTexas gubernatorial candidates clashed this summer over the state's approach to data center energy and water consumption.