Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa calls for data center moratorium amid growing concerns
Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa is calling for an immediate moratorium on data center development until lawmakers establish protections for rural communities. She cited concerns about the lack of local zoning rules and the effect of data centers on water use and power infrastructure.
Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has called for an immediate statewide moratorium on data center development until the Texas Legislature creates legal protections for rural communities. She has argued that many facilities are locating in rural areas without zoning regulations governing their impacts on water resources and power infrastructure.
The specific legislation remains unclear, but KHOU 11 political analyst coverage said data centers have become a bipartisan issue. State lawmakers may work with Hinojosa to develop regulations addressing community concerns before additional development proceeds.