In response to President Donald Trump's remarks, a spokesperson for Gov. Greg Abbott defended the decision to put a pause on data center approvals, saying the governor is putting Texans first.

Why Texas is pausing data center approvals What we know: Proposed data center projects have drawn large crowds at local city council meetings across Texas, with many residents raising concerns about water supplies, increasing electricity costs, noise and pollution.

On Monday, Abbott ordered a pause on data center approvals while the state audits the companies to find out more information, including their power and water demand.