CoreWeave Inc. sent a letter to Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa on November 7, 2026, stating its support for sustainable data center expansion in Texas. The company emphasized environmental responsibility, community engagement, and adherence to new state regulations.
Where
Statewide
When
Nov. 7, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
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Options traders are pricing a 20.7% swing in CoreWeave stock before the AI cloud company reports earnings on Tuesday, November 10. The swing reflects concerns about Texas data center policy and the company's rising debt costs.
$$46.40 for CoreWeave stock price
CoreWeave, AI cloud company reporting earnings; Michael Intrator, CEO of CoreWeave; Gina Hinojosa, Texas governor-elect
Voters in elections across the U.S. passed measures to restrict data center construction, electing candidates who campaigned on stricter regulation. The results sparked stock market volatility, particularly affecting the Nasdaq, amid investor concerns that new political leadership could slow AI infrastructure development. Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa has promised to halt new data center construction until safeguards are established.
Gina Hinojosa, Texas Gov.-elect; Greg Abbott, Republican incumbent Texas governor; Keisha Lance Bottoms, Democratic Gov.-elect of Georgia and 2 more
IREN's Texas data center project for Microsoft in Childress is running behind schedule. Microsoft requested network changes to support newer AI models, contributing to delays. The project also faced equipment shortages and a generator fire. Microsoft announced a $5 billion reduction in 2026 capital expenditure tied to the delays.
$$9.7 billion for cloud services contract value
IREN, data center developer; Microsoft, customer for cloud services; Aterio, analyst firm
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced Friday that the company will phase out Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around mid-2027 to make room for increased Cybercab robotaxi production. Musk did not say whether the Cybertruck would be produced elsewhere or discontinued entirely.
Elon Musk, Tesla CEO; Wes Morrill, Cybertruck lead engineer; Tesla, company
A shooting occurred at the MCM Grande Hotel in Odessa on Saturday night. Detectives issued a warrant for 20-year-old Santiago Valencia for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after he shot a victim once in the face during an argument in a stairwell.
Santiago Valencia, Subject of warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; Odessa police, Investigated the shooting
Following the 2026 midterm elections in which Democrats won key governor races partly on data center policy, Texas cities and officials are reassessing tax incentives for data center development. The election results reflected voter concerns about data center expansion in multiple states.
Gina Hinojosa, Texas Governor-elect; James Talarico, Texas's new Democratic senator; Texas cities, Reconsidering data center tax breaks
Nvidia's board announced an independent investigation after reports that Chinese intelligence targeted CEO Jensen Huang. Huang separately acknowledged infidelity to his wife. The board said it had no reason to believe national security or company secrets were compromised.
$Not stated for tax abatements
Nvidia board, announced independent investigation; Jensen Huang, Nvidia CEO; Alice Huang, Megaspeed executive, alleged to have passed information to Beijing and 3 more