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Texas Kept Permitting Data Centers Despite Abbott's Pause, Report Says

Original: Texas Continued Permitting Data Centers After Abbott’s Pause, Report Finds

A new report finds that Texas continued approving permits for data centers even after Governor Greg Abbott announced a pause, according to Inside Climate News. The finding raises questions about whether the pause had any practical effect on the state's fast-growing data center industry, which has drawn scrutiny over its heavy water and electricity use. Critics are pointing to the gap between the announced policy and actual permitting activity.

Why now: The report contradicts the governor's announced pause, sparking debate over the state's oversight of the booming data center industry.

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