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Troutman publishes analysis of Texas data-center permit pause
Troutman Pepper Locke published an article examining Governor Greg Abbott’s directive to pause Texas data-center permitting pending grid and water audits. The firm’s analysis addressed potential effects on projects with on-site generation, pending permit applications and development agreements, and identified questions about the scope of the pause.
Key points
- Troutman named John Arnold, Rachael Beavers and Brandon Lobb as authors.Troutman Pepper Locke
- The publication distinguished the agency reporting deadline from completion of the underlying audits.Troutman Pepper Locke
- The firm’s article discussed possible treatment of projects designed to operate without a grid connection.Troutman Pepper Locke
- Troutman directed readers to its Energy and Infrastructure and Data Centers teams for related inquiries.Troutman Pepper Locke