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Explore our recent insights on Texas AI data centers and digital infrastructure.

The Biggest Polluter: Amazon's Pecos County Gas Plant Could Out-Emit Every Power Plant in America

A TCEQ permit authorizes Amazon's 7.65-gigawatt, off-grid Pecos County gas plant to emit up to 33 million tons of CO2 a year — more than double the country's current largest single polluter, and entirely outside the ERCOT freeze meant to rein in the data center boom.

The Nuclear Bet: Texas Wagers on Unproven Reactors to Power the AI Boom

Six small nuclear reactor projects are now racing to power Texas AI data centers, from micro-reactors near Abilene to a 1.5-gigawatt "gas-to-nuclear" campus at the Port of Victoria. None have proven the technology can be built on time, on budget, or with a real answer for the waste.

In the Dark by Design: Texas Can't Manage What AI Data Centers Won't Disclose

You cannot manage what companies do not disclose. An editorial look at how 341 Texas data centers, a 17% response rate on a legally required water survey, and a payday-lending statute now shielding commercial water use from public records are leaving regulators — and the public — in the dark.

How AI Data Centers Are Transforming Texas

How AI Data Centers are transforming Texas communities across the state, reshaping local economies, environmental policy, and the reliability of the Texas power grid. As these facilities continue to expand, Texans deserve a clear understanding of all the benefits, all the risks, and long-term implications.

Billion-Dollar Boom: Texas AI Data Centers in 2026

Texas is rapidly becoming one of the most important locations in the United States for AI-focused data centers. With abundant land, competitive power markets, and a business-friendly environment, the state is attracting hyperscalers, cloud providers, and enterprise AI operators.

Why AI Data Centers Are Exploding in Texas — And What It Means for the Grid

Texas AI data centers are expanding at a historic pace in 2026, making the state the epicenter of America's AI infrastructure boom. Over the past three years, the state has seen a surge of new data centers especially the high-density, high-power facilities needed to train and run AI models.