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City officials evaluating what statewide data center audit means for Fort Worth projects
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· August 4, 2026
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Key takeaway Greg Abbott and will assess data centers using various criteria before they can proceed.
City officials in Fort Worth are evaluating the impact of a statewide audit on local data center projects. The audit was ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott and will assess data centers using various criteria before they can proceed.
As a result, Fort Worth officials have put their plans to update regulations and potentially pause data center development on hold. Staffers are reviewing the order to understand its implications for the city and proposed data centers. Further details on the audit and its effects on Fort Worth are available from the Fort Worth Report.
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Category: government Published: August 4, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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