Governor Greg Abbott has announced a halt on data center approvals in Texas. This decision comes as the public has increasingly spoken out against the rapid construction of data centers across the state. The moratorium will remain in place until audits of proposed data centers are completed by regulatory agencies.

These audits are for data centers seeking to connect to the state's systems. Further details on the moratorium and audit process are available from the governor's announcement, as reported by local news sources such as the Waco Tribune-Herald.