A moratorium has been placed on the approval of data centers in Texas. This decision was made by Gov. Greg Abbott in response to growing public concern over the rapid construction of data centers across the state.

The moratorium will remain in place until regulatory agencies have completed audits of proposed data centers. These audits are necessary for data centers seeking to connect to the state's electric grid. Further details about the moratorium and audit process are available from the source, including information on the expected duration of the audit.