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<p><a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/texas-residents-challenge-bitcoin-mining-industrys-impact-on-power-grid-and-communities/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Texas</a> Governor Greg Abbott continues to advocate for the state to become a major hub for cryptocurrency operations, despite growing concerns about energy consumption. Abbott, alongside former President Donald Trump, has been a vocal supporter of Bitcoin and blockchain technologies, emphasizing their potential to drive economic growth. However, as Bitcoin mining expands in <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/texas-residents-challenge-bitcoin-mining-industrys-impact-on-power-grid-and-communities/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Texas</a>, concerns about its environmental impact and strain on the state’s power grid have led to increased scrutiny from local lawmakers and environmental groups.</p>
<p>The Electric Reliability Council of <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/texas-residents-challenge-bitcoin-mining-industrys-impact-on-power-grid-and-communities/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Texas</a> (ERCOT) has warned that Bitcoin mining could account for up to 50% of the state’s projected <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/minnesota-man-faces-accusations-of-electricity-theft-for-bitcoin-mining/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">electricity</a> demand in the coming years. This has raised questions about whether the short-term economic gains from cryptocurrency mining are worth the long-term implications for energy security and environmental sustainability. <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/texas-residents-challenge-bitcoin-mining-industrys-impact-on-power-grid-and-communities/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Texas</a> lawmakers are now weighing the need to foster innovation with the challenges of managing the state’s energy resources responsibly.</p>

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Pushes for Bitcoin Hub Amid Energy Concerns

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