CoreWeave seeks cooperation with Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa

CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator has sent a letter to Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa requesting cooperation regarding data center development. The move follows Hinojosa’s campaign pledge to impose a moratorium on new data center construction and abolish subsidies and tax benefits for large developers.

In the letter, Intrator expressed support for the principle that data center growth must benefit Texas residents. He requested the opportunity to work with the transition team to ensure the responsible completion of already permitted projects and to establish clear, sustainable standards for future developments. This effort aims to reduce uncertainty surrounding existing investments and future expansion.

Texas is a critical hub for the industry, hosting approximately 27% of planned data center gigawatts in the United States. CoreWeave holds roughly 4.2GW of power contracts in the state, with 2.7GW currently awaiting activation. Hinojosa, the first Latina woman to be elected Governor of Texas, has indicated a desire for a cooperative relationship between government and corporations, provided such partnerships yield direct benefits to local residents.