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Texas has now surpassed Virginia for data center construction, data shows
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points For more information on the data center construction landscape and the factors contributing to Texas's new ranking, further details are available from The Business Journals. Data center construction has seen a shift in leadership, with Texas now taking the top spot.
Data center construction has seen a shift in leadership, with Texas now taking the top spot. Previously, Virginia held this position, but recent data indicates that Texas has surpassed it.
The change in rankings is noted in data, although specific details about the construction projects and what led to the shift are not provided here.
For more information on the data center construction landscape and the factors contributing to Texas's new ranking, further details are available from The Business Journals.
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Category: business Published: August 20, 2026 Source: The Business Journals Reading time: 1 min
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