Texas Democrat's win threatens Musk and data center boom

huffingtonpost.fr (French) —

Democrat Gina Hinojosa, elected governor of Texas, has confirmed tech industry fears by pledging to halt data center construction, saying facilities "profit off Texas" at residents' expense. Hinojosa's victory follows a Democratic sweep that sent tech stocks tumbling 15% on the Nasdaq. She plans a moratorium on new data centers, citing a lack of rules protecting Texans, and advocates for community input and total transparency on projects. The incoming governor also targets Elon Musk, requesting a pause on land sales to SpaceX in Boca Chica. Experts note she cannot freeze ongoing construction, but her policies would reverse Texas's generous data center incentives.


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