Texas Gubernatorial Candidate Calls for Data Center Regulation and El Paso Input
Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa advocates for an emergency legislative session to establish rules and regulations for data centers in Texas. She emphasizes the need for community input to create protections concerning environmental impacts, water, electricity, zoning, and noise, asserting that El Paso needs representation in these discussions.
Texas State Representative and Democratic candidate for Governor Gina Hinojosa recently held a press conference, asserting the critical need for the El Paso community to be involved in discussions regarding rules and regulations for data centers across Texas. Hinojosa highlighted the current absence of comprehensive regulations governing data center development in the state, which she argues is negatively impacting communities.
During her address, Hinojosa called for an emergency legislative session specifically dedicated to this issue. She stressed that such a session would allow community members to voice their concerns and experiences, which are currently not addressed by existing laws. The representative emphasized the necessity of crafting real protections that account for emissions, air quality, water usage, electricity demands, zoning considerations, and noise pollution, ensuring these safeguards are developed collaboratively with Texans.