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Tech briefing · Saturday, October 24, 2026 · Evening edition · Story 5 of 5
Texas suspends data center permits and disables automated portal
Texas has suspended 17 data center construction permits and disabled a web portal that automatically issued permits. The action follows reports that permits were still being issued after calls for a pause.
Why it matters: This affects the expansion of data centers in Texas and highlights concerns over oversight in the permitting process.
Sources: Tom's Hardware
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