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Greg Abbott ordered a pause on data center permits. Critics say some plans still moved forward.

Texas Tribune By Emily Foxhall Oct 20, 2026 · 4:42 PM 0 views 0 comments

Greg Abbott ordered a pause on data center permits. Critics say some plans still moved forward. — Image: Texas Tribune

Public Citizen said the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality hadn’t stopped issuing data center permits as required. The agency said it was complying with the directive.

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