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Data center approvals in Texas halted until audits completed, Gov. Greg Abbott says

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Data center approvals in Texas halted until audits completed, Gov. Greg Abbott says

admin August 3, 2026 0

On Monday, the governor ordered the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of...

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Texas lawmakers want to halt plan to build high-voltage transmission lines across the state

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Texas lawmakers want to halt plan to build high-voltage transmission lines across the state

admin July 31, 2026 0

Amid a backlash, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and a chorus of state senators said the the state's...

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ERCOT: Texas’ power grid meeting record demand now, but could falter when it doubles by 2032

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ERCOT: Texas’ power grid meeting record demand now, but could falter when it doubles by 2032

admin July 30, 2026 0

Solar and battery power generations have helped bolster ERCOT’s grid, but data center, population and economic growth...

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Energy agencies want more authority over Texas data centers

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Energy agencies want more authority over Texas data centers

admin July 29, 2026 0

The request comes after Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas and Electric Reliability...

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Texas imports of Venezuelan oil soar as war chokes off Middle East supply

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Texas imports of Venezuelan oil soar as war chokes off Middle East supply

admin July 28, 2026 0

Gulf Coast refineries are welcoming the surge from Venezuela during the prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure that’s...

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Mexico relies heavily on Texas natural gas. The Trump administration could imperil that relationship.

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Mexico relies heavily on Texas natural gas. The Trump administration could imperil that relationship.

admin July 14, 2026 0

Despite efforts to boost domestic energy production, Mexico will continue to depend on Texas for natural gas,...

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Tensions with landowners rise as a raft of gas pipelines push through Texas properties

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Tensions with landowners rise as a raft of gas pipelines push through Texas properties

admin June 25, 2026 0

Rising demand for Texas natural gas by data centers and foreign nations has sparked a surge in...

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Texas leaders are asking data centers how much water they use. Most aren’t responding.

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Texas leaders are asking data centers how much water they use. Most aren’t responding.

admin June 24, 2026 0

Data centers use water to cool their massive arrays of computer servers. A state agency sent out...

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As data centers seek to tap Texas’ energy, grid regulators are close to approving a new way of vetting requests

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As data centers seek to tap Texas’ energy, grid regulators are close to approving a new way of vetting requests

admin June 17, 2026 0

The Public Utility Commission of Texas on Thursday will weigh and vote on ERCOT’s proposal to streamline...

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Texas Railroad Commission race pits oil field engineer against energy trader running on culture wars

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Texas Railroad Commission race pits oil field engineer against energy trader running on culture wars

admin June 16, 2026 0

Republican Bo French is keeping Islam, immigration and LGBTQ+ issues at the fore of his campaign for...

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