Texas is done with data centers until further notice, new governor says — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/texas-is-done-with-data-centers-until-further-notice-new-governor-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa halts data center approvals until legislative protections are enactedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/texas-is-done-with-data-centers-until-further-notice-new-governor-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/texas-is-done-with-data-centers-until-further-notice-new-governor-says#u189176Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:23:19 +0000Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has imposed an immediate moratorium on new data center grid connections, citing concerns over energy strain and community impact. The pause affects AI-focused projects and has rattled developers like CoreWeave, whose bonds slipped amid uncertainty. Hinojosa says the ban will remain until lawmakers pass legislation to protect citizens from unchecked data center expansion. The move signals a sharp departure from Texas's previous open-door policy for energy-intensive tech infrastructure.Why it mattersTexas has long positioned itself as a destination for AI