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Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa vows to ban future data centers in Texas

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Newest development Nov 5, 2026 · 2 reportsTexas Hits Brakes on Data Centers — and Elon Musk’s Plans

Hinojosa said she wants rules and guidelines for data centers, which are powering the artificial intelligence boom.

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  1. Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa vows to ban future data centers in Texas

    Headline from ABC 13 Houston ·

  2. Newest

    Texas Hits Brakes on Data Centers — and Elon Musk’s Plans

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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  1. Texas Tribune

    Gina Hinojosa won the governor’s race. What happens to Texas data centers now? (opens Texas Tribune)

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    Texas Tribune's feed description

    The governor-elect has called for a data center moratorium to last until the Texas Legislature meets in January to pass “real protections so Texans can have a seat at the table.”

  2. Forbes

    Texas Will Learn The Economic Cost Of Saying ‘No’ To Data Centers (opens Forbes)

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    A freeze on data center permits invoked by Texas Gov. Abbott could become permanent policy under incoming Gov. Gina Hinojosa.

  3. The Hill

    Hinojosa vows to protect Texas citizens from data centers (opens The Hill)

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    Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa (D) vowed to protect Texans from data center projects after she is sworn into office in January. “Well, we have always been a pro-business state in Texas, but what changes now with me as governor is it has to be a partnership that benefits Texans,” Hinojosa said during…

  4. Newsweek

    Texas Hits Brakes on Data Centers — and Elon Musk’s Plans (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Incoming Texas governor Gina Hinojosa vowed to impose an "immediate moratorium on data centers" during her campaign.

  5. ABC 13 Houston

    Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa vows to ban future data centers in Texas (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    Hinojosa said she wants rules and guidelines for data centers, which are powering the artificial intelligence boom.