Texas data center buildout faces setback from new Democratic leadership
Original title: Texas was the new epicenter of the AI data center buildout. That might be kaput.
New state government control may delay or halt large AI data center projects in Texas.
Texas was the fastest-growing US data center market but faces potential delays following the election of Democrat James Talarico as senator and Gina Hinojosa as governor. The governor-elect supports a moratorium on new data centers and has already halted permit processes. Hyperscalers are building massive AI facilities such as the Stargate Frontier data center and Nexus Hubbard project in the state. Industry panelists at DCD conference in Ashburn expressed concern that these projects could be slowed or stopped.
- Stargate Frontier data center projected at 1,820 MW
- Nexus Hubbard planned at 6,400 MW for Anthropic
- Governor halted data center permit responses in September
- State Democrats won control of the governor's office and legislature
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From the original article
3 min read at technologyreview.com
Texas is the fastest-growing data center market in the US and ground zero for Big Tech’s largest AI buildouts. But the blue wave that swept the Lone Star State may jeopardize that position. Democrat James Talarico won the US Senate seat against Ken Paxton.
By James O'Donnell · technologyreview.com
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