Shelby Webb

If a state as large as New York can put a pause on permitting, developers have to assume it could happen anywhere, said one AI lobbyist.

Electric utilities in other states are asking federal regulators to allow monopoly control over projects, while some critics want Texas to have more competitive bidding.

Three environmental groups say a data center developer and its on-site power provider are sidestepping regulations.

The Texas Water Development Board's decision means the state's water plan likely won't detail data centers' usage when it is finalized in 2027.

Gov. Greg Abbott has argued that lawmakers should make major policy changes during next year’s regular legislative session.

The state’s main grid operator told lawmakers the continued growth might lead to reliability risks without changes to the generation mix.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is among the leaders calling for a pause, which could spell trouble for data centers hungry for electricity.

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a new directive to state regulators and power grid operators Monday.

Gov. Greg Abbott told state regulators and Texas' main power grid operator to stop approving connections for data centers until an audit is done.

Gov. Greg Abbott’s press secretary responded Friday that “unprecedented” electricity demand growth could endanger the Texas power grid.