Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa visits Texas Panhandle data center site
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa visited the proposed Project Matador data center site in the Texas Panhandle, raising concerns about data center water use. She stated that if elected, she would consider an emergency declaration to stop water consumption by data centers and supports legislation to prioritize water for residents. Hinojosa also indicated she would propose a moratorium on new data centers, linking it to Governor Greg Abbott's signaled plans to eliminate data center tax breaks.
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa recently visited the future site of Project Matador, a proposed large data center in the Texas Panhandle. During her campaign stop, Hinojosa addressed growing concerns among residents regarding the potential impact of large data centers on the region's limited water supply.
When questioned about her approach to these issues if elected governor, Hinojosa expressed a willingness to declare an emergency to halt water consumption by data centers to safeguard the public's water resources. She emphasized the need for legislation to ensure water prioritization for Texans. Furthermore, Hinojosa discussed implementing an immediate moratorium on new data centers, suggesting this measure would be a response to Governor Greg Abbott's stated intention to work with the legislature next year to eliminate tax breaks for data centers, which she believes is prompting rapid development to secure current incentives. The article also touches on Hinojosa's stances on border security, Operation Lone Star, and school vouchers, topics she also discussed during her visit.