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13. A total of at least 400 operating or under construction in Texas.
Mon Jun 22, 2026, 03:41 PM
10 hrs ago
https://news.utexas.edu/2026/05/06/data-centers-are-growing-in-texas-but-big-questions-remain-about-water-use/

The white paper, “Water Use Requirements for Data Centers in Texas,” was developed by the COMPASS research consortium, which was created by the Bureau of Economic Geology. COMPASS works closely with industry leaders, policymakers and local communities to help understand and manage the impact of the growing data center sector on issues such as power use, land use, infrastructure planning and workforce issues.

The boom of data centers in Texas and across the country is fueled by the growing computing needs of artificial intelligence. Researchers said more than 400 data centers are operating or under construction in Texas and that more are planned. However, it is difficult to know how many of the facilities in the planning phase will come to fruition.

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