Meta commits to Texas data center standards: Abbott
News ClipKVIA·El Paso, El Paso County, TX·8/10/2026
Meta has committed to comply with Texas Governor Greg Abbott's standards and guidelines for data centers. These standards focus on protecting ratepayers, conserving water, and promoting responsible data center development across Texas. Meta has a data center planned for Northeast El Paso, and Gov. Abbott has directed state utility commissions to implement these guidelines.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Monday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Meta will comply with his standards and guidelines for data centers. Meta has a data center planned for Northeast El Paso. "Meta commends Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s leadership and welcomes his continued efforts to protect ratepayers, conserve water, and promote responsible data center development in Texas," Meta said in a press release. Gov. Abbott directed the Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council