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Texas data centers face uncertain future after Hinojosa wins governor's race

Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa won the governor’s race after campaigning to curb data center growth. She called for a statewide moratorium and said she would block new approvals until the legislature passes laws giving Texans a role in deciding whether and how projects enter their communities.

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What happened

CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator wrote to Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa, offering to work with her on data-center rules. He asked for clarity that already permitted projects can be completed and cited six active company sites in Texas. The letter describes proposals, not an agreement or approval.

Global impact / market context

Hinojosa has called for a pause on new data-center construction and said new approvals should wait for laws giving Texans a role. This creates uncertainty for CoreWeave’s Texas plans. The company’s offers on power costs, water use, and community input may address local concerns, but no agreement is reported.

What to watch

  1. Check whether Hinojosa or her incoming administration responds to CoreWeave’s letter; a response could show whether cooperation is possible.
  2. Check whether Texas pauses new approvals or changes project rules; this matters for future data-center plans.
  3. Check whether CoreWeave’s already permitted sites can be completed; the company says it has six active Texas sites and asked for clarity.

Affected assets

  • CoreWeave bonds
  • CoreWeave, Inc.

Evidence