A record investment for Texas
Google is moving forward with a $40 billion investment in Texas, marking the company’s largest financial commitment to any state. The effort is part of its “Investing in America” initiative and focuses on expanding cloud and AI infrastructure through new data centers, energy capacity projects, and statewide workforce training.
State and company leaders outline priorities
At an event in Midlothian, Governor Greg Abbott said the investment reflects Texas’ growing role in artificial intelligence development and highlighted the state’s expanding energy resources that support this work. He noted that the project will help advance energy efficiency efforts and broaden training opportunities for Texans.
Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said the company plans to build three new data center campuses to support the next generation of AI technology. He said the expansion is expected to create thousands of jobs and provide skills training for college students and electrical apprentices.
Broad economic reach
Google reports that this investment is intended to strengthen American leadership in AI by adding technical infrastructure, supporting research and development, and expanding energy capacity for an economy shaped by increasing AI demand. The company expects the project to open new career pathways across North Texas, West Texas, and the Panhandle.
The announcement included several federal and state officials, among them the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy and members of Google’s global energy team.
Additional photos and materials will be released when available, along with more information about Google’s work in Texas.
It is the kind of bold step that signals how much Texas is shaping the country’s next era of technology.
Updated August 23, 2026 to reflect substantive changes.
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