Find data centers near you in Texas with our search tools
The Texas Tribune has developed search tools to help residents locate planned and operating data centers across Texas, which number at least 596, with many more awaiting grid connection. These tools also help identify local and state officials involved in regulating data centers, particularly concerning power and water usage. The Tribune's research indicates that about 90% of nearly 2,000 projects waiting to connect to ERCOT's grid are speculative data centers.
The Texas Tribune has published interactive tools to assist Texans in identifying both operational and proposed data centers within their communities, alongside the government entities responsible for their regulation. The Tribune's ongoing research has identified at least 596 data centers across Texas, a number that has increased by 14 since initial reporting in June, and is considered an undercount due to rapid development and unreported projects.
The article highlights the challenge of finding basic information about these facilities, including their precise locations and their projected power and water consumption. According to ERCOT, the state's power grid operator, approximately 90% of nearly 2,000 projects awaiting grid connection are data centers, although some are speculative.
The tools provided by The Texas Tribune allow users to input their address to find local city council members, county commissioners, and state lawmakers who play a role in data center oversight. The Tribune's guide also emphasizes that state lawmakers are expected to consider new proposals to regulate data centers during the upcoming legislative session, indicating a growing focus on these facilities' impact and governance.