Virginia state senators call for review into data center groundwater strain and potential state-wide moratorium

Governor Abbott directed the PUCT and ERCOT to conduct a comprehensive verification and audit of all data centers before any project moves forward.

Any project that fails to comply with state requirements will be denied connection to the Texas grid. pic.twitter.com/dcMmNuQgiF

— Governor Abbott Press Office (@GovAbbottPress) August 3, 2026