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State will audit up to 300 projects
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk BY PAUL COBLER The Texas Tribune , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The number of projects involved is substantial, totaling between 250 and 300. Governor Greg Abbott has initiated a review of certain projects.
Governor Greg Abbott has initiated a review of certain projects. Officials from the state grid operator recently discussed the scope of this effort with the Public Utility Commission. The number of projects involved is substantial, totaling between 250 and 300.
Most of these projects are related to data centers. The state grid operator provided this information on Friday.
Further details about the audit and verification process are available from the source, including the context of the discussion with the Public Utility Commission.
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Category: government Published: August 18, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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