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Governor Abbott announces data center firms adopt Texas standards
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· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Two companies, EdgeConneX and Stream Data Centers, are involved in this development.
Governor Abbott has made an announcement regarding data center firms in Texas. Two companies, EdgeConneX and Stream Data Centers, are involved in this development. These firms will be adopting new standards set by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
The purpose of these new standards is to provide protection for the Texas grid, water, and communities, although further details on the specifics of these standards and their implementation can be found through the original announcement.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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