Texas Halts Data Center Permitting Pending Massive Grid and Water Audits

By Tristan Navera · Realtor.com · 2026-09-22

Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to cease issuing permits for new data center projects. According to Realtor.com, this moratorium will remain in place while state agencies evaluate the industry's strain on the power grid and local

Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to cease issuing permits for new data center projects. According to Realtor.com, this moratorium will remain in place while state agencies evaluate the industry's strain on the power grid and local