# Abbott Targets Data Centers on Water Use | Houston News

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Podcast: [Houston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/houston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458112)
Published: 2026-09-16T08:28:03+00:00
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Governor Greg Abbott is cracking down on Texas’ biggest water users—especially data centers—with new fines and potential criminal charges for failing to report water usage. He’s demanding transparency so the state can build a solid water plan, and regulators now have 30 days to deliver progress reports after being tasked with auditing power and water consumption of new projects. This aggressive move follows an earlier pause on new data center approvals and signals Abbott’s serious intent to hold major consumers accountable for conserving Texas’ vital water resources. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/texas-data-centers-could-face-penalties-over-water-reporting More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/193cdba69f4fc9e9 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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