Shelby Webb

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.

The planned Pecos County facility may generate the most greenhouse gas emissions of any single site in the country.

Skyrocketing demand for electricity could put too much stress on the system unless more transmission lines are built.

Major projects that aim to move and consume large amounts of electricity have rural voters turning against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

Data centers and long-distance power lines have voters far from major cities turning against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.