Hundreds of data centers are coming to Texas. Here’s what you need to know.

DATA CENTERS IN TEXAS
  • BIG DATA The sun sets behind the Stargate data center on May 2, 2026, in Abilene. | JON SHAPLEY FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE
    BIG DATA The sun sets behind the Stargate data center on May 2, 2026, in Abilene. | JON SHAPLEY FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

    Texas is experiencing an AI-driven data center boom with at least 248 projects planned statewide. Here’s what the statewide Texas Tribune recently reported about the industry’s rapid growth and the debate over its impact. We thank them for the opportunity to share their piece with our readers.

    ALEJANDRA MARTINEZ AND MARÍA MÉNDEZ |

    TEXAS TRIBUNE

    In the span of a couple years, hundreds of massive elect…