Gina Hinojosa blasts data center development in Texas at El Paso event
Democratic nominee for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa campaigned in El Paso, advocating for greater Texan input on data center development and criticizing Governor Abbott's recent pause on approvals as potentially temporary. She emphasized protecting water resources and prioritizing the public over 'moneyed interests'. In contrast, President Trump posted support for data centers, citing their economic benefits and warning against negative sentiment.
Democratic nominee for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa made a campaign stop in El Paso, where she addressed the topic of data center regulation in the state. Hinojosa asserted that Texans require a more significant voice in decisions regarding if and how data centers are constructed within their communities. She also questioned Governor Abbott's recent pause on the approval of new data centers, suggesting it might be a temporary measure for election season that would be lifted after the midterms.
Hinojosa outlined her approach if elected governor, stating her commitment to defending the rights of Texans and canceling contracts that threaten vital water resources. She framed the issue as a fundamental struggle for Texas, advocating for elected leaders to serve the people rather than 'moneyed interests and billionaires'.
Meanwhile, President Trump publicly expressed his support for data centers via social media. He argued that these facilities provide lower taxes and more jobs for communities, cautioning that areas rejecting them would become 'backwards and poor'. Trump further suggested that anti-data center discourse in America could potentially drive more business to China.