GoKawiilTexas suspends 17 data center permits, disables automated TCEQ filing portal
Texas environmental regulator TCEQ has suspended 17 stormwater construction permits tied to data center projects and shut down its STEERS portal that had been auto-approving applications, despite Governor Greg Abbott's September call to pause new permits. Watchdog groups FracTracker Alliance and Public Citizen had reported over two dozen permits, including ones for OpenAI and Amazon projects, were still issued after the halt was ordered.