InnoHosa demands suspension of data center project... until resident protection measures are in place

Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa called for a halt to new data center approvals until resident-protection measures are in place, arguing that under current policy tech giants receive large tax breaks while consuming water and power indiscriminately and shifting costs onto ordinary residents. She said she does not oppose the data center industry itself and would maintain a cooperative relationship with Elon Musk and his companies if conditions are met. Hinojosa campaigned on pausing new data center approvals, and the report noted more than 474GW of grid capacity is at stake. The stance matters because Texas has become a primary hub for AI and cloud infrastructure buildout, and a permitting freeze could slow project pipelines for hyperscalers and their power providers. What to watch next is how Hinojosa defines the required protection measures and whether the pause applies to projects already under review.