Gina Hinojosa begins work to take office as Texas’ 1st Democratic governor in decades

Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa stated on Thursday that the state intends to introduce laws to protect residents from the impact of data center projects, particularly within rural communities. Hinojosa, a Democrat who defeated Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in Tuesday's election, told CNN that the state needs to pause data center developments until these protections are in place. She argued that communities should have a seat at the table regarding how these facilities operate in their areas.

According to The Korea Times, Texas has become a leading global region for data center development due to its pro-business policies, cheap land, and plentiful energy supplies. Hinojosa noted that while Texas has historically been a pro-business state, her administration will focus on creating partnerships that benefit Texans.

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