Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa pledges to keep data center approvals on hold

The proposed freeze would last until Texas establishes legal safeguards for residents, electricity supplies and the environment, according to DigiTimes. Hinojosa also urged the state government to pause land deals that could involve SpaceX, the outlet reported, alongside her plans for further legislation governing data centers.

• Her agenda is called Texans First Data Center Priorities, according to Data Center Dynamics.

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• Data Center Dynamics: Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa promises continued data center moratorium, further legislation

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DCD Data Center Dynamics Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa promises continued data center moratorium, further legislation 5:52 AM

DT DigiTimes Texas governor-elect Hinojosa seeks data center freeze, SpaceX land review · DIGITIMES 9:51 PM

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