Texas governor candidate Gina Hinojosa discusses economy, data centers, energy and more with KSAT
Texas governor candidate Gina Hinojosa discusses data centers, economy, and education in her campaign against Governor Greg Abbott. Hinojosa criticizes Abbott's temporary pause on data center development, arguing it incentivizes projects before real protections are established. She advocates for Abbott to enact an immediate moratorium and call a special session to implement legal protections.
State Representative Gina Hinojosa, a candidate for governor of Texas, discussed her campaign against Governor Greg Abbott, focusing on issues including public schools, the economy, and data centers during an interview with KSAT. Hinojosa highlighted the crisis in Texas public schools, noting over 150 closures, many in San Antonio, and proposed auditing the Texas Education Agency to prioritize classroom spending.
Regarding data centers, a significant topic brought up by Governor Abbott, Hinojosa criticized his temporary pause on development. She argued that Abbott's action encouraged data centers to expedite projects before new legislative protections could be put in place.
Hinojosa called for Governor Abbott to enact a moratorium and convene a special session immediately to provide concrete legal protections for the public. She also proposed a $1,500 payment to every Texas household from the state's overflowing $27 billion "rainy day fund" to address affordability issues.