Texas called for a pause on data-center permits, but some stormwater authorizations kept moving. Mike explains what those approvals meant, why project status matters, and the questions communities should ask before construction begins.

Recorded October 25, 2026. The reported authorizations were later suspended; they were not approval of every part of every project.

Sources discussed:

Governor’s directive: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-directs-tceq-to-halt-data-center-permits

Texas Tribune: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/10/20/data-center-permits-tceq-abbott-texas-pause/

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Mike examines a proposed $10 billion AI project near Waco: what is known, who may pay and benefit, and the questions about water and community impact.

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