Google will invest $40 billion in new data center infrastructure and workforce programs across Texas by 2027, a move the company says will support the growing demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
The plan, announced Nov. 14, includes three new data centers — one in Armstrong County and two in Haskell County — along with expansions to Google’s existing campus in Midlothian and cloud operations in the Dallas region. The project is part of the company’s broader “Investing in America” initiative.
Google executives said the new facilities will rely on advanced air-cooling systems to reduce water use in drought-prone areas and will be supported by new clean-energy projects, including a solar-and-battery installation in Haskell County. The company also launched a $30 million Energy Impact Fund for Texas to support energy affordability efforts and plans to add more than 6,200 megawatts of power capacity through agreements with energy developers.
The investment is expected to create thousands of construction and long-term operational jobs. Google said it is partnering with the Electrical Training Alliance to expand training for current workers and provide apprenticeships for more than 1,700 Texans by 2030.
Gov. Greg Abbott called the project a “Texas-sized investment,” saying it will strengthen the state’s position as a leader in technology and energy infrastructure.
The announcement comes as tech companies compete to build out data-center capacity to support AI systems, a trend that has raised concerns about rising electricity demand and strain on local grids. Analysts say the scale of Google’s plan reflects both confidence in long-term AI growth and the challenges that accompany large-scale energy-intensive development.
Google also committed millions toward water conservation and agricultural initiatives in the state, including $2.6 million for water programs and $2 million for rural land-use projects. Construction on the first sites is expected to begin next year.