Abbott Targets Data Centers Over Water Use | Amarillo News

Governor Greg Abbott is cracking down on data centers over water usage, ordering the Texas Water Development Board to enforce reporting requirements—or face criminal charges and permit delays. While the board backs the move as essential for long-term water planning, critics including gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa argue it’s too little, too late, calling for broader legislative action. This enforcement is part of a larger push, including energy grid audits, with experts noting water’s growing importance—and surprise that stricter rules weren’t already in place. The board will report on enforcement by October 14. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.myhighplains.com/news/texas-politics/abbott-orders-penalties-for-data-centers-that-fail-to-report-water-use/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cdb238b5174ddfd9 Report issues to [email protected].