Meta commits to Abbott's standards as Texas data center growth accelerates

Monday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Meta will comply with his standards and guidelines for data centers. Meta has a data center planned for Northeast El Paso.

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KVUECenter· Aug 11, 2026

Growing list of companies say they will comply with Gov. Abbott’s Texas data center rules

KVIA El PasoCenter· Aug 11, 2026

Meta to comply with Gov. Abbott’s Texas data center standards

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KENS 5 San AntonioCenter· Aug 10, 2026

Meta, Open AI commit to Texas data center rules as Gov. Abbott orders strict power, water audits

KVUECenter· Aug 10, 2026

Meta, Open AI commit to Texas data center rules as Gov. Abbott orders strict power, water audits

KXAN AustinCenter· Aug 10, 2026

Meta agrees to comply with Abbott's Texas data center standards

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CBS 19 TylerCenter· Aug 10, 2026

Meta commits to Abbott's standards as Texas data center growth accelerates

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Meta commits to Abbott's standards as Texas data center growth accelerates

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Meta commits to Abbott's standards as Texas data center growth accelerates

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