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Texas and Louisiana data center projects: permits and early signals

New data center buildings and campuses, from TDLR registrations and city agreements.

Each project lists who is behind it and the dated filing that put it on our list.

Early signalCity of Taylor development agreementCouncil vote Oct 8, 2026

The plat comes next. Get on the site, utilities and generation vendor list now.

Data CentersAnnounced

Big Watt and PowerHouse win Taylor approval for up to 1 GW campus

Council backs the 664-acre development agreement 5-0. The preliminary plat is due by April.

Developer: Big Watt Digital (Confirmed) and PowerHouse Data Centers (Confirmed). As of Oct 14, 2026, no contractor has been filed.

Taylor, Williamson County, TX

How we set a stage

A project shows a stage only when a dated record backs it. We show the latest evidenced stage, never move it backward, and use the earlier stage when records conflict.

Announced
Press release or public statement, nothing filed.
Permitting
An air, water, Army Corps or FERC application or notice is filed, with no final permit.
Incentive filed
A JETI, ITEP or tax abatement application is on file.
FEED
A FEED contract is publicly awarded.
FID
The owner publicly announced a final investment decision.
EPC awarded
An EPC contractor or general contractor is named by the owner, contractor or a filing.
Site work
A construction stormwater notice is filed, or a state building filing start date has passed.
Construction
Work is confirmed underway or a state inspection confirms it.

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