Texas attracts billions in data center investment under Governor Abbott's standards

Texas attracts billions in data center investment under Governor Abbott's standards

News Cliptexasinsider.org·TX·8/18/2026

Texas is attracting significant long-term investments in its data center sector, with billions being poured into the state. This growth is attributed to specific data center standards implemented under Governor Abbott's administration and includes commitments for skilled trades. Meta and BlackRock have recently finalized a major venture within this framework.

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