Minnesota's HF 16 established comprehensive data center regulation. The law defines 'qualified large-scale data centers' (100 MW with $250M investment, $250M+ investment), eliminates the electricity sales tax exemption, extends the IT equipment exemption from 20 to 35 years, imposes $2M-$5M annual fees based on peak electrical demand, and requires prevailing wages. Passed House 85-43, Senate 40-26.
Texas SB 6, signed by Governor Abbott on June 20, 2025, imposes major data center regulations: facilities with 75+ MW must shoulder grid connection costs, maintain remote disconnect capability, disclose on-site backup generation capable of meeting 50% of site demand to ERCOT, and demonstrate financial commitment. The PUCT is implementing the law through multiple rulemaking dockets throughout 2026.