Dem candidate for governor calls for special session on data centers
State Representative Gina Hinojosa, a Democratic nominee for governor, criticized Governor Greg Abbott's policies on data centers in Texas. She called for a special legislative session and an immediate moratorium on data center construction, citing concerns over tax breaks and the impact on Texans.
The video reports on State Representative Gina Hinojosa, a Democratic nominee for governor, criticizing incumbent Governor Greg Abbott's approach to data center development in Texas. Hinojosa, D-Austin, expressed concerns that Abbott is not adequately addressing the complaints and issues Texans have regarding data centers being built across the state.
Hinojosa specifically pointed to a 2015 law signed by Governor Abbott, which provides 20-year tax breaks to hyperscale data centers, deeming it "unacceptable" and advocating for its repeal. She argued that Texans are "paying for it" due to these policies.
In response, Hinojosa publicly called for Governor Abbott to issue an immediate moratorium on data center construction. She also demanded that he convene a special legislative session to address these issues promptly. The report notes that Abbott is running for re-election, and Hinojosa has also proposed plans to make housing more affordable and to remove private equity firms from the housing market.