Texas eyes oversight as data centers boom across the state

A tech story from Texas, reported by KXAN Austin.

Tech · Texas · October 16, 2026

From KXAN Austin

Texas leaders are pushing for oversight on data centers to protect the state’s power grid and water resources. It’s become a high-stakes issue during the current election cycle, with Gov. Greg Abbott calling for a pause in data center development until an audit is conducted.

Reported by KXAN Austin, October 16, 2026. Read the full story at KXAN Austin →

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