Texas's governor-elect vows to protect state's citizens from data centers
Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa (D) vowed to protect Texans from data center projects after she is sworn into office in January. “Well, we have always been a pro-business state in Texas, but what changes now with me as governor is it has to be a partnership that benefits Texans,” Hinojosa said during an appearance on CNN on Thursday night. “And right now, what has happened is data centers have moved into mostly rural communities, and there are no rules and laws to protect Texans, and Texans are being taken advantage of.” She plans to implement “laws to protect Texans” and to stop working with…
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[Claude] Report 2 covers the same vow by the Texas governor-elect to shield citizens from data centers, with no conflicting facts.
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