Paul Cobler

The audit and verification of data centers ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott will involve about 250 to 300 projects, most of which are data centers, state grid

The growing backlash surrounding 765 kv lines, as well as data centers, was tackled at a nine-hour House hearing that included testimony and recommendations but no definitive answers.

The growing backlash surrounding 765 kv lines, as well as data centers, was tackled at a nine-hour House hearing that included testimony and recommendations but no definitive answers.

Flashes of yellow were all around the Texas Capitol grounds on Wednesday as legislators gathered to consider two of the most controversial issues in Texas politics: data centers and transmission lines.

Flashes of yellow were all around the Texas Capitol grounds on Wednesday as legislators gathered to consider two of the most controversial issues in Texas

Energy regulators and industry experts warn that the state's delays to major projects amid backlash from residents could create rolling blackouts and strangle growth of other industries that need power.

Texas data center, power line delays raise blackout, growth fears

Energy regulators and industry experts warn that the state’s delays to major projects amid backlash could create rolling blackouts and strangle growth of other industries that need power.

If not carefully vetted, candidates' proposals to lower costs could exacerbate future affordability issues, experts say.

If not carefully vetted, candidates’ proposals to lower costs could exacerbate future affordability issues, experts say.