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What changed near you: Texas

The Nov 3, 2026 results, the data center projects in Texas and where your officials stand. Results are unofficial until Texas certifies them.

New officials after Nov 3

Races for governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. House only. Other statewide offices, such as lieutenant governor, are not included. Each race links to its AP call.

Gina Hinojosa D won the race for governor and takes office in January 2027. Called by AP, source.
James Talarico D won the U.S. Senate race and joins the Senate in January 2027. Called by AP, source.
Katy Padilla Stout D won the U.S. House race in TX-23 and joins the House in January 2027. Called by AP, source.
Colin Allred D won the U.S. House race in TX-33 and joins the House in January 2027. Called by AP, source.
Tom Sell R won the U.S. House race in TX-19 and joins the House in January 2027. Called by AP, source.
Greg Casar D won the U.S. House race in TX-37 and joins the House in January 2027. Called by AP, source.
Jace Yarbrough R won the U.S. House race in TX-32 and joins the House in January 2027. Called by AP, source.
Frederick Haynes D won the U.S. House race in TX-30 and joins the House in January 2027. Called by AP, source.
Chris Gober R won the U.S. House race in TX-10 and joins the House in January 2027. Called by AP, source.
Steve Toth R won the U.S. House race in TX-2 and joins the House in January 2027. Called by AP, source.
Jessica Hart Steinmann R won the U.S. House race in TX-8 and joins the House in January 2027. Called by AP, source.
Johnny Garcia D won the U.S. House race in TX-35 and joins the House in January 2027. Called by AP, source.
Mark Teixeira R won the U.S. House race in TX-21 and joins the House in January 2027. Called by AP, source.
Leticia Gutierrez D won the U.S. House race in TX-9 and joins the House in January 2027. Called by AP, source.
Jon Bonck R won the U.S. House race in TX-38 and joins the House in January 2027. Called by AP, source.
Bobby Pulido D won the U.S. House race in TX-15 and joins the House in January 2027. Called by AP, source.

Data center projects in Texas

354 tracked projects, cancelled projects excluded. See every site and county · See them on the map

Site	Construction jobs	Permanent
Microsoft Pecos Data Center Campus	more than 6,000
QTS-Lancium Hall County Data Center Campus	6,000 to 7,000	350
Meta El Paso AI Data Center Campus	4,000	300
Meta Fort Worth Data Center	1,200	more than 200
Meta Temple Data Center	1,200	about 100
OpenAI and SoftBank Freebird (Milam County)		about 400
Eneus Energy RGV Data Center (Harlingen)		360
Core Scientific Denton		300
Hut 8 Beacon Point AI Campus		approximately 230
Rowan Project Temple		120

Where the incoming officials stand

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Republican (R)
Independent (I)
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Gina Hinojosa D Governor-elect · 354 sites

"We need an immediate moratorium on data centers to last until the legislature can meet to put in place real protections so Texans can have a seat at the table to decide if and how data centers come into their communities." source

James Talarico D U.S. Senator-elect · 354 sites

"Hold data centers accountable and stop them from jacking up our utility bills: End sweetheart tax deals for big tech companies, guarantee large energy users like data centers fund the infrastructure improvements they need rather than passing those costs on to ..." source

Katy Padilla Stout D U.S. Representative-elect, TX-23 · 30 sites

"I have called for a moratorium on new data center construction until Congress enacts meaningful legislation to protect our water resources, electric grid and taxpayers. I am equally concerned about the enormous tax incentives being offered to these corporation..." source

Colin Allred D U.S. Representative-elect, TX-33 · 25 sites

No public statement on data centers found yet.

Tom Sell R U.S. Representative-elect, TX-19 · 18 sites

No public statement on data centers found yet.

Greg Casar D U.S. Representative-elect, TX-37 · 15 sites

Vote: Roll call vote: Yea on H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act (passed 417 to 3, Sep 16, 2026). The bill asks states to make large loads such as data centers pay for the grid upgrades they need. source

Jace Yarbrough R U.S. Representative-elect, TX-32 · 11 sites

No public statement on data centers found yet.

Frederick Haynes D U.S. Representative-elect, TX-30 · 8 sites

"I support federal and state coordination to ensure data centers contribute to economic growth without straining energy or water resources, while also putting people and communities first." source

Chris Gober R U.S. Representative-elect, TX-10 · 7 sites

"Put local communities first when data centers want to come to town: preserve our water, protect families from higher power bills, and require a clear economic benefit for local citizens." source

Steve Toth R U.S. Representative-elect, TX-2 · 3 sites

No public statement on data centers found yet.

Jessica Hart Steinmann R U.S. Representative-elect, TX-8 · 3 sites

No public statement on data centers found yet.

Johnny Garcia D U.S. Representative-elect, TX-35 · 3 sites

"Massive tech companies shouldn't be allowed to come in and build loud, sprawling data centers that drain our water and raise utility costs." source

Mark Teixeira R U.S. Representative-elect, TX-21 · 2 sites

"I support Governor Abbott's decision to pause data center development." source

Leticia Gutierrez D U.S. Representative-elect, TX-9 · 1 site

"While data centers can contribute to economic growth and technological advancement, their rapid expansion has repeatedly placed significant burdens on nearby communities by consuming large amounts of water and electricity." source

Jon Bonck R U.S. Representative-elect, TX-38 · 1 site

No public statement on data centers found yet.

Bobby Pulido D U.S. Representative-elect, TX-15 · 0 sites

No public statement on data centers found yet.

Where your current officials stand

Greg Abbott R Governor · 354 sites

"Data centers must pay their own way, protect our grid and water, and complete the ERCOT and TWDB audits. Until they do, TCEQ will issue no permits sought by data center projects." source

John Cornyn R U.S. Senator · 354 sites

"I know there's some concern at the local level about electricity and water use and land use. And I think it's important that all of that discussion occur with input by all the local stakeholders" source

Ted Cruz R U.S. Senator · 354 sites

"Most data centers built today use a closed-loop cooling system, meaning they use a fraction of the water of a golf course" source

Vacant seat U.S. Representative, TX-23 · 31 sites

No public statement on data centers found yet.

Ronny Jackson R U.S. Representative, TX-13 · 30 sites

Jake Ellzey R U.S. Representative, TX-6 · 24 sites

Jasmine Crockett D U.S. Representative, TX-30 · 24 sites

Greg Casar D U.S. Representative, TX-35 · 23 sites

John R. Carter R U.S. Representative, TX-31 · 20 sites

Julie Johnson D U.S. Representative, TX-32 · 19 sites

Jodey C. Arrington R U.S. Representative, TX-19 · 18 sites

Michael Cloud R U.S. Representative, TX-27 · 17 sites

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