Meta to comply with Gov. Abbott’s Texas data center standards
News ClipKVIA·El Paso, El Paso County, TX·8/11/2026
Meta has committed to complying with Governor Abbott’s data center standards in Texas. The City of El Paso stated that this commitment aligns with its recent policy work aimed at protecting ratepayers, conserving water, increasing transparency, and minimizing environmental impacts from data centers.
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UPDATE: The City of El Paso provided a statement regarding the Governor's announcement, it says: "The Governor’s announcement and Meta’s public commitment reinforce many of the protections the City has advocated for through its recent data center policy work and participation in state utility proceedings, including protecting ratepayers, conserving water, increasing transparency, minimizing impacts on