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The state of Texas is continuing to approve large-scale data center permits despite public statements suggesting a halt.

Data CentersLegal IssuesTexasOct 20, 2026score 0.662 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses a report regarding the state of Texas continuing to approve large-scale data center permits despite previous indications that such permits would be halted. Users are highlighting the discrepancy between official statements and the actual regulatory approvals being granted to hyperscale facilities.

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The state of Texas is continuing to approve large-scale data center permits despite public statements suggesting a halt.
Parent: Data CentersEntity: Texas State GovernmentSub-entity: Data center permitsImpact: mixedDate: Oct 20, 2026Target: Texas's continued approval of data center permits

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'It Ain't Right:' Texas Said It Would Halt Data Center Permits. The State is Pushing Ahead Anyway https://www.404media.co/it-aint-right-texas-said-it-would-halt-data-center-permits-the-state-is-pushing-ahead-anyway/
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'It Ain't Right:' Texas Said It Would Halt Data Center Permits. The State is Pushing Ahead Anyway https://www.404media.co/it-aint-right-texas-said-it-would-halt-data-center-permits-the-state-is-pushing-ahead-anyway/ > “The Caldwell Technology Park [...] the Stargate facility, and a bunch of other very large hyperscale facilities have gotten regulatory approvals [...] so it's not like a real pause."
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