TEXAS NEWS STUDIO
NEWS UPDATE • NOVEMBER 12, 2026

Texas Data Centers Face Regulatory Uncertainty

Governor-elect Hinojosa pledges tougher rules on water and electricity.

Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has promised a moratorium on new data center approvals until lawmakers establish protections for communities. Developers face uncertainty over electricity, water use and local oversight.

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