● RegulationNov 8, 2026 · 08:538 sources
Texas Governor-Elect to Require Union Labor, Taxes for New Data Center Approvals
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Texas Governor-Elect Gina Hinojosa plans to halt new construction permits for the state's data center industry until new regulatory laws are established. The proposed requirements include mandating union labor and taxes for newly permitted facilities, alongside guarantees that projects do not increase electricity prices or reduce local water availability. The moratorium will not apply to facilities that have already secured permits, which Hinojosa stated includes most data centers scheduled for delivery through 2027 and many into 2028.
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- SUPPORT@gavinsbaker“newly permitted datacenters going forward for delivery in 2028/2029 will pay taxes, commit to no increase in power prices for consumers, don’t impact water availability for people, be constructed with union labor”x.com
- SUPPORT@nic_carter“I don't think leadership in these states would be so suicidal as to nuke thousands of working class jobs and the main engine of GDP growth”x.com
- SUPPORT@zerohedge“WE NEED TO STOP WHAT WE ARE DOING WITH DATA CENTERS UNTIL WE HAVE MEASURES TO PRO…”x.com
- SUPPORT@deredleritt3r“legislative sessions run for 140 days *every 2 years*. The next one runs between January and May 2027.”x.com
- SUPPORT@rhouseresearch“TCEQ permitting likely reopens in December for a month or so before she takes office.”x.com
- SUPPORT@firstadopter“The AI infrastructure buildout will go on unimpeded in Texas.”x.com