Texas Governor Orders Audits of AI Data Centers Before Grid Connection
rohanpaul_ai · x · 2026-08-15
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered regulators to audit AI data centers before they connect to the power grid, requiring assessments of their impact on electricity supply, water, bills, and nearby communities. This move signals that even Texas, traditionally friendly to AI development, is beginning to impose restrictions on data center expansion.
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