Texas Halts Data Center Permits Pending Grid and Water Audits
Texas has taken another significant step in its evolving approach to data center development. On September 21, 2026, Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to halt permits sought by data centers until the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) completes its audit of data center projects. The directive also ties […]
New Federal Environmental Review Rules Could Impact Project Planning and Site Selection
For companies evaluating locations for major investments, speed-to-market often depends on more than finding the right property. Transportation infrastructure, permitting requirements, environmental reviews and coordination among public agencies can all influence whether a site can support a project on the desired timeline. A new federal rule that took effect on September 1, 2026, adds another […]
Texas Submits Opportunity Zone 2.0 Nominations: What It Could Mean for Investment and Site Selection
Texas has taken an important step toward the next generation of Opportunity Zones. On September 4, 2026, the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office submitted the state’s nominations for Opportunity Zone 2.0 to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Governor Greg Abbott nominated 605 census tracts across 105 Texas counties for potential designation under the […]
New Federal Initiative Could Reshape America’s Industrial Corridors
When companies evaluate potential locations for major industrial investment, transportation access is only one piece of the infrastructure equation. Power availability, fiber connectivity, water access and the ability to deliver new infrastructure on a competitive timeline can be equally important. A new federal initiative could bring more of those considerations together. On August 26, the […]