TX - Governor halts data center permits

All permits sought by data centers are halted in Texas until ERCOT completes its audit. Governor Greg Abbott announced the directive yesterday.  Abbott directed TCEQ to halt the permits because the PUCT, ERCOT, and the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) require that information to make informed decisions.  No state agency shall move forward with regulatory approvals related to data center development until it is acquired. TCEQ to provide an update to the Office of the Governor on its compliance with this directive by Monday, October 19th.  Next session, Governor Abbott will work with the Legislature to eliminate any financial incentives for data centers.