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The state's power grid operator had already planned on auditing several data center proposals, but Abbott's directive reworks the timeline and adds new requirements.

New data centers won't be able to join the Texas power grid until state regulators complete a review of their energy and water usage, under a new directive from the governor.

A plan to build a network of 765 kV transmission lines to bolster the state's power grid has come under intense opposition from landowners in its path and others.

Energy experts say a growth in solar power and other renewables will help the state avoid rolling blackouts during peak demand on the power grid.

Energy experts say a growth in renewables will help the state's power grid meet increasing demand this summer.

The state has faced a backlog of large energy consumers who want to connect to the Texas power grid.

Texas leads the nation in utilities shutting off electricity and natural gas services to customers who can't afford their energy bills, according to a report released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

The boom in data centers, many to support artificial intelligence, could strain the Texas power grid and increase energy costs.

Freezing temperatures and hazardous road conditions here in Lubbock have continued after the weekend, prompting area school districts, colleges, and universities to cancel today's classes. Much of the country is still dealing with dangerous winter weather, putting power grids under strain from coast to coast. The Texas Newsroom’s Lucio Vasquez reports that ERCOT says the state energy grid is performing better now than in 2021's winter storm. Another severe weather event in Texas this past summer could have traumatic effects for thousands of adults and children for months or even years. Texas Public Radio's Norma Martinez has more on mental health response following the July 4th floods in Kerr County.

Freezing rain, sleet and snow are expected to hit a large portion of Texas beginning Friday.