Texas halts new data centers as governor calls for audits
Tech companies and developers have been scouring the U.S. for places to build data centers, and they’ve been drawn to Texas’ loose regulations and seemingly abundant power supply. But even Texas can be pushed to the brink.
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Published: 4 August 2026
Source: TechCrunch
Category: News
Topics: Regulation · Transparency
Retrieved: 5 August 2026
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