Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa vows to cancel data center contracts

News Clip0:53Telemundo 48 El Paso·El Paso, El Paso County, TX·8/31/2026

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa, during a visit to El Paso, stated her intention to cancel data center contracts if elected governor of Texas. She cited concerns about the impact on communities and water consumption, prioritizing Texans' needs for water.

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Gov: Gina Hinojosa

Gina Hinojosa, a Democratic candidate running for governor of Texas, visited El Paso and announced her intention to cancel data center contracts if she wins the election. She expressed concern that data centers are impacting communities by consuming excessive water, which she believes should be prioritized for Texas residents for their homes and daily needs.

Hinojosa emphasized that the people of Texas should have a higher priority for water resources than data center operations, stating that existing contracts give data centers a higher obligation than the people of Texas. She pledged to address these issues as governor.