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Texas environmental agency shuts down online permit filing system after data center controversy

Texas environmental officials disabled an online filing system after watchdog groups raised concerns about the agency issuing permits related to data centers.

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The Texas Tribune· Oct 21, 11:57 PMTexas environmental agency shuts down online permit filing system after data center controversy

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