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Texas governor candidate Hinojosa calls for special session on data centers during El Paso campaign stop
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Diego Mendoza-Moyers , as published by El Paso Matters
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details on the candidate's proposal and the ongoing debate are available from the source, including the candidate's views on the role of government in regulating these facilities. A Democratic candidate for governor is seeking action on data centers.
A Democratic candidate for governor is seeking action on data centers. Concerns about these facilities include their use of water and electricity, as well as noise levels. The candidate promises to protect water supplies for residents if these large facilities pose a threat.
The issue has sparked intense public anger, with competing plans emerging to address it. A set of directives was recently issued to review data center projects closely.
Further details on the candidate's proposal and the ongoing debate are available from the source, including the candidate's views on the role of government in regulating these facilities.
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Category: safety Published: August 31, 2026 Source: El Paso Matters Reading time: 1 min
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