Gina Hinojosa visits Texas Panhandle data center site
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa visited the future site of Project Matador, a massive data center planned for the Texas Panhandle. She expressed concerns about the region's limited water supply and called for an immediate moratorium on new data centers to prioritize water for the people. Hinojosa also discussed border security and school vouchers, opposing Governor Greg Abbott's policies.
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa visited the site of "Project Matador" in the Texas Panhandle, a proposed data center billed as the world's largest. During her visit, she addressed growing concerns among residents regarding the data center's potential impact on the region's limited water supply.
Hinojosa stated that if elected governor, she would declare an emergency to stop water consumption by data centers if necessary, advocating for legislation to prioritize water for the people. She specifically called for an immediate moratorium on the construction of new data centers, criticizing Governor Greg Abbott's plans to eliminate tax breaks next year, which she believes is prompting companies to rush projects without proper regulation.
The candidate also commented on other key issues, including border security, where she emphasized investing in local police and sheriff's offices rather than Operation Lone Star. Additionally, Hinojosa reiterated her opposition to Governor Abbott's school voucher system, arguing that the funds should instead be used to increase teacher salaries and reduce the bureaucracy within the Texas Education Agency. The report concluded with a reminder that Hinojosa is set to face Abbott in the general election.