Texas Voters Want Data Centers but Worry About Energy Costs
ReviewedTexas
Study Details
- Pollster
- University of Texas at Austin
- Sponsor
- Texas Tribune
- Sponsor Category
- Media
- Field Dates
- Oct 20, 2025 – Oct 28, 2025
- Published
- Nov 15, 2025
- Geography
- Texas
- Sample Size
- n=1,200
- Margin of Error
- +/- 2.8%
- Mode
- online
- Population
- Texas registered voters
Questions (3)
Q1. Do you support or oppose large data centers being built in Texas?
Support/OpposeCommunity ImpactEconomic Impact
Support52%
Oppose33%
Unsure15%
Crosstabs
Republicans
| Response | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Support | 62% |
Democrats
| Response | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Support | 40% |
Independents
| Response | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Support | 48% |
Q2. Are you concerned data centers will strain the Texas power grid?
ConcernEnergyElectricity Costs
Very concerned48%
Somewhat concerned25%
Not concerned27%
Q3. Should data center companies be required to build their own power generation?
Support/OpposeEnergyRegulation
Yes67%
No18%
Unsure15%