Texas Data Center Compliance Standards Adopted by Galaxy, Compass, and Montera

Galaxy, Compass Datacenters, and Montera commit to Texas regulatory standards requiring self-sufficiency in power and water, aiming to protect residents from infrastructure burdens.

Woofun AI reports that Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Galaxy, Compass Datacenters, and Montera Infrastructure have committed to the state's new data center construction standards. Abbott stated these safeguard policies ensure expansion does not burden residents while protecting power, water, and community environments. He noted one project terminated operations for failing to meet requirements. The summer guidelines mandate operators bear power infrastructure costs, improve water efficiency through reuse, reduce grid pressure, avoid residential disruption, and minimize reliance on taxpayer subsidies. Texas has emerged as a U.S. hotspot for AI and crypto infrastructure, attracting firms like Galaxy for large-scale projects.