CoreWeave Seeks Texas Data Center Cooperation With Gov.-Elect Hinojosa

CoreWeave asked Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa to work with it on permitted data center projects and future development standards, seeking a role in shaping the state's approach to the sector.

The company wrote to Hinojosa seeking cooperation on existing and future data center projects. In a separate statement, co-founder and CEO Michael Intrator said CoreWeave supports Hinojosa's position that data center growth must benefit Texas.

Intrator said the company hoped to work with Hinojosa's transition team to complete permitted projects responsibly and establish clear, stable and sustainable standards for future development.

Hinojosa said Thursday that Texas has long supported business, but that partnerships between companies and the state under her administration must benefit Texans.

Texas accounts for 27% of planned U.S. data center power capacity. Hinojosa has proposed pausing approvals for new data centers until state lawmakers adopt protections for residents' water, electricity and community interests. She has also proposed ending existing tax breaks for large data centers.