TX-DATA-CENTER-PERMIT-HALT-2026 · Executive action
Governor Abbott directs TCEQ to halt data-center permits pending state audits
- Jurisdiction
- Texas
- Current status
- Governor directive
- Issuing body / sponsor
- Office of Governor Greg Abbott
Scope and legal effect depend on the signed instrument and implementing authority.
Latest action
Directive issued by Governor Greg Abbott
Sep 21, 2026
Subject areas
Certification & StandardsEnergyGrid ReliabilityRatepayerSiting & Land UseTax IncentivesWater
Policy mechanisms
Disclosure & reportingSiting & permitting
Tracker tags, not legal conclusions.
Quick summary
Directs TCEQ to halt data-center permits while ERCOT and the Texas Water Development Board audit grid and water impacts, and calls for data centers to cover attributable infrastructure costs and comply with reporting requirements.
Source-provided or tracker summary; not operative legal text.
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