Google Drops a Massive $40 Billion to Build New Data Centers in Texas!

Last week, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced a $40 billion plan to build three new data centers in Texas — one in Armstrong County and two in Haskell County, including a site with solar and battery storage to reduce grid impact.

Why Texas Became Google’s Strategic Choice

During the joint announcement, both Sundar Pichai and Texas Governor Greg Abbott stressed that Texas is becoming a central hub for AI infrastructure and data center expansion.

Key advantages include:

•  Abundant and competitively priced energy

•  Ample land for large-scale development

•  A supportive policy and regulatory environment

Google’s $40 billion investment is its largest state-level investment in the U.S., signaling long-term confidence in Texas’ growth as a data center hub.

Texas currently hosts at least 411 data centers, second only to Virginia nationwide.

What Happens After the Data Centers Come Online

Each data center employs 50–150+ workers and creates six additional jobs across related industries, according to the Data Center Coalition. Google’s investment also includes workforce development, aiming to train existing electrical workers and over 1,700 apprentices by 2030 — a sign that its Texas expansion is intended to be long-term.

Pichai noted, “Everything is bigger in Texas — and so is the opportunity with AI.”

 For companies relying on cloud services, AI, or U.S. logistics, Texas is becoming an increasingly strategic region.