Texas
Data center projects, polling, political statements, and PAC activity in Texas.
Last updated: March 2, 2026
17
Projects
34.5 GW
Total Capacity
$5.2B
Investment
1
Polls
5
Statements
5
Active PACs
$253M
PAC Spending
Political Statements
4 pro-DC · 0 anti-DC · 1 other
“Texas is the epicenter of AI development, where companies can pair innovation with expanding energy. Texas will be the centerpiece for AI data centers for Google.”
“Texas will be the centerpiece for AI data centers for Google. This project will expand Texas' lead nationally for new jobs.”
“Texas will continue to be the ground zero for AI development. The state offers abundant, low-cost energy and a regulatory environment that invites innovation and growth.”
“I'm unsure Congress would be able to do something that would keep up with the evolving technology.”
“This massive investment in U.S. data centers highlights the importance of cultivating a regulatory environment that invites innovation and growth.”
AI Super PAC Activity
5 PACs specifically targeting Texas
Backer: OpenAI / VC coalition
Pro-AI industry super PAC pushing rapid AI development and lighter regulation. $70M cash on hand entering 2026. Bipartisan — supports candidates committed to a national AI regulatory framework.
Known Races:
TX: $500K backing Chris Gober (R) in open seat
Backer: Anthropic
Bipartisan 501(c)(4) advocating for AI safety, transparency, and stronger oversight. Goal: raise $75M. Ad blitz on AI regulation for child safety, jobs, and national security.
Known Races:
TX: Spending to boost Alex Mealer (R) and Carlos De La Cruz (R)
Backer: Meta
Meta-backed bipartisan umbrella project fighting state AI regulation bills across the country. Funds affiliated PACs in TX, IL, and CA.
Source →Backer: Meta
Meta-backed super PAC supporting Republican candidates favorable to AI development. Focused on Texas where Meta has three AI data center projects.
Known Races:
TX: Backing friendly Republican state legislators and candidates
Backer: Public First Action network
Republican-supporting PAC affiliated with Anthropic-backed Public First Action. Supports GOP candidates who back AI oversight.
Known Races:
TX: Boosting Alex Mealer and Carlos De La Cruz (R) in primaries
Latest Polling
Projects
Under Construction (9)
| Name | Location | Developer | Capacity | Investment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stargate Abilene AI Campus (OpenAI/Oracle) | Abilene, TX | OpenAI / Oracle / SoftBank | 1,200 MW | — | openai.com |
| Galaxy Digital Helios Campus (CoreWeave) | Dickens, TX | Galaxy Digital | 1,600 MW | — | datacenterdynamics.com |
| Google Texas Expansion (Armstrong/Haskell/Ellis) | Midlothian, TX | 6,200 MW | — | gov.texas.gov | |
| Stargate Milam County (SB Energy) | Cameron, TX | SoftBank / SB Energy / OpenAI | 1,200 MW | — | datacenterdynamics.com |
| Vantage Frontier Shackelford County (Stargate) | Albany, TX | Vantage Data Centers / Oracle | 1,400 MW | — | vantage-dc.com |
| Project Matador Fermi America (11 GW Nuclear+Gas) | Amarillo, TX | Fermi America | 11,000 MW | — | fermiamerica.com |
| Stargate AI Data Center - Abilene | Abilene, TX | Stargate (OpenAI / SoftBank / Oracle) | 1,200 MW | — | openai.com |
| Stream Data Centers San Antonio III | San Antonio, TX | Stream Data Centers | 200 MW | — | datacenterdynamics.com |
| Meta Temple Data Center | Temple, TX | Meta Platforms | 200 MW | $800M | datacenters.atmeta.com |
Announced (1)
| Name | Location | Developer | Capacity | Investment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poolside Project Horizon Fort Stockton (2 GW) | Fort Stockton, TX | Poolside AI / CoreWeave | 2,000 MW | — | poolside.ai |
Operational (5)
| Name | Location | Developer | Capacity | Investment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stargate Abilene (OpenAI/Oracle Flagship) | Abilene, TX | OpenAI / Oracle / SoftBank | 1,200 MW | — | openai.com |
| Tesla Austin Gigafactory AI Cluster | Austin, TX | Tesla / xAI | 150 MW | — | datacenterdynamics.com |
| Lancium Fort Stockton Campus | Fort Stockton, TX | Lancium | 325 MW | — | lancium.com |
| Google Midlothian Data Center | Midlothian, TX | 375 MW | $1B | google.com | |
| CyrusOne Dallas Campus | Dallas, TX | CyrusOne | 250 MW | — | cyrusone.com |
Proposed / In Permitting (2)
| Name | Location | Developer | Capacity | Investment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancium Clean Campus Childress | Childress, TX | Lancium | 1,000 MW | $3.4B | lancium.com |
| Data City Laredo (Energy Abundance) | Laredo, TX | Energy Abundance Development Corporation | 5,000 MW | — | datacenterdynamics.com |