Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa said data centers already approved can complete construction, while new approvals would face conditions on taxes, electricity rates, water access, and labor. She said existing approvals cover most state data-center projects for 2027 and into 2028.
Where
Statewide
When
Nov. 6, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
Gina HinojosaGovernor-elect
Greg AbbottOutgoing governor
Elon MuskBusiness operator mentioned for SpaceX
The facts
Hinojosa said existing data center approvals cover essentially all state projects for 2027, with approvals likely to continue into 2028.3
Hinojosa proposed requiring newly approved data centers to pay taxes and not raise consumer electricity rates.3
Hinojosa proposed requiring newly approved data centers to preserve residents' water access and use union labor during construction.3
Hinojosa said she would use legislation to set conditions on newly approved data center facilities.3
Abbott directed state environmental regulators to stop issuing new data center permits in September until ERCOT completed an audit.12Stated by 2 sources
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Hinojosa Texas can maintain strong economy and industry while introducing additional protections for residents.1
Hinojosa We have always been a pro-business state.1
Hinojosa She is willing to find common ground with Musk and his businesses.12
How they headlined it
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