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Texas says data centers must pass an audit before connecting to the grid

Texas mandated new pre-connection audits for data centers to assess grid impact, water use, community effects, and incentive transparency — a regulatory intervention aimed at mitigating infrastructure strain amid AI-driven data center growth.

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The Verge

Aug 4, 2026

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01 Governor Greg Abbott directed PUCT and ERCOT to verify and audit new data center proposals to keep the grid stable and reliable.

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