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Gov. Abbott orders review of proposed data centers as AI boom raises questions about Texas power grid, water use
By Click2Houston
· August 4, 2026
· 5 min read
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As artificial intelligence fuels a rapid expansion of data centers across Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott is ordering a closer review of proposed projects before they are allowed to connect to the state’s electric grid.The governor’s directive requires the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric
Key takeaway According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Serverfarm filed plans to build a new $137 million data center at the site.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: Click2Houston ·
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What is this story about? As artificial intelligence fuels a rapid expansion of data centers across Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott is ordering a closer review of proposed projects before they are allowed to connect to the state’s electric grid.The governor’s directive requires the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric
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