Texas lawmaker warns on data centers; Abbott suspends 17 permits pre-election

Texas state Rep. Gina Hinojosa has raised concerns about data center development in Texas, and Governor Greg Abbott has suspended 17 data center permits ahead of the November elections. The move appears politically motivated, given the timing, and could signal a shift in Texas' pro-business stance on data centers, with potential implications for the state's energy grid and tech investment climate.

AI disclosure: Model-written summary of the source, not a verified fact. Check the sources. How Mosaic works