The order mandates developers cover infrastructure costs and disclose resource use to prevent ratepayer burden.
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October 1, 2026
Texas Surpassed Other States in Data Center ConstructionAs Virginia faces grid constraints, Texas has moved to lead the nation in new data center capacity.
October 1, 2026
Chevron Will Delay Project Kilby Decision Until 2027The data center project near Pecos faces delays as the Texas government audits local grid and water resource impacts.
October 1, 2026
Texas Mining Asset Auction Has ReopenedA bankruptcy court restart increases the potential deal value to $180 million, up from a previous $140 million bid.
September 30, 2026
Meta Signed Texas Solar Power AgreementThe 144-megawatt project in Gonzales County will support Meta's expanding data center energy requirements by 2027.
September 29, 2026
Texas Investigated Data Center Water ReportingState authorities have launched a probe into water-use transparency as officials move to audit infrastructure impact.
September 24, 2026
Texas Halted New Data Center Permits Pending Infrastructure AuditThe directive aims to assess the impact of large-scale computing facilities on state water and power supplies.
September 23, 2026
Hut 8 Won Auction for Texas Data CentersThe $140 million bid signals Hut 8's expansion into AI infrastructure capacity.
September 23, 2026
Woodway Energy Signed Deal for Texas Data Center PipelineThe 22-mile natural gas project aims to bypass grid constraints for a dedicated data center power supply by 2028.
September 22, 2026
QTS Pledged $250 Million for Texas Water InfrastructureThe data center operator will fund conservation and infrastructure upgrades across the state over the next decade.
September 20, 2026
Texas Officials Debated Data Center Resource ImpactsLawmakers weighed the water and housing pressures of major data center projects amid growing grid interconnection demands.
