Elon Musk's preferred state halts data center approvals; says 'prove' this

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a temporary halt to new data center approvals. Regulators must complete a comprehensive audit before projects can move forward. Developers must prove electricity and water use, and tax incentives. Abbott stated Texans must come first in all state decisions. This move addresses growing scrutiny over rapid data center expansion.

By TOI TECH DESK