The post Google bets big on Texas with $40B data center plan appeared com. Alphabet Inc.’s Google is set to invest $40 billion in three new data centers in Texas, expanding its presence as competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic PBC also make significant investments in the state. According to a statement from Google on Friday, November 14, this investment is expected to continue through 2027. One of the data centers will be located in Armstrong County, which is in the Texas Panhandle, while two others will be situated in Haskell County, near Abilene. “This investment will create thousands of jobs, offer skills training for college students and electrical apprentices, and speed up energy affordability projects across Texas,” said Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, during an event near Dallas where Google already operates two other data centers. Google eyes Texas for expansion with substantial investments in the state Texas has become a prime location for data centers because companies are drawn to its lower energy costs, extensive available land areas, and a state government that supports infrastructure for the growing artificial intelligence sector. In sharing its plans, Google highlighted its dedication to adding new energy resources to the grid, covering operational costs, and backing community energy efficiency programs. Additionally, the company announced that an electrical training program would increase the number of apprentices in Texas with support from Google. org’s AI Opportunity Fund. During an event with Pichai, Texas Governor Greg Abbott commented on the topic of discussion. Abbott predicted that Texas would become the main hub for Google’s AI data centers. He argued that companies can come to Texas and carry out their operations knowing that the state acts quickly in business. Meanwhile, after-hours trading, Alphabet’s stock.