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Abbott requires new data centers to provide more information before they can hook up to Texas's grid
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Rachel Frazin and The Hill , as published by FOX 44 News (KWKT)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this development are available from the source, including the specifics of the governor's directive and the audit process.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed state authorities to take action regarding data centers connecting to the grid. Data centers will be blocked from hooking up if they do not provide adequate information to the state. The governor has instructed the public utility commission and the grid operator, ERCOT, to audit data centers.
This audit will examine electricity and water use by these centers. Further details on this development are available from the source, including the specifics of the governor's directive and the audit process.
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Category: government Published: August 4, 2026 Source: FOX 44 News (KWKT) Reading time: 1 min
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