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Greg Abbott ordered a pause on data center permits. Critics say some plans still moved forward.

Public Citizen said the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality hadn’t stopped issuing data center permits as required. The agency said it was complying with the directive.

Sources (1)· Oct 20, 9:42 PM

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