At least 248 data centers are planned to be built in Texas — nearly half in unincorporated areas
Published
June 6, 2026 6:00AM (EDT)
Advocacy groups and community members protest laws surrounding data centers while outside the Texas Capitol in Austin Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. Protestors are advocating for counties to gain legal authority to regulate data center development or enact a statewide pause until protections are in place. (Mikala Compton/The Austin American-Statesman via Getty Images)
This article originally appeared on The Texas Tribune.
