Washington DC, Nov. 6 -- Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has highlighted her plans to bring in "laws to protect Texans" from data centres, which she said were taking advantage of rural communities in the state.

Speaking to CNN, Hinojosa stated, "Right now, what has happened is data centres have moved into mostly rural communities, and there are no rules and laws to protect Texans, and Texans are being taken advantage of."

She maintained that Texas has been a pro-business state; however, she aims at business partnerships that benefit Texans.

"We have always been a pro-business state in Texas, but what changes now with me as governor is it has to be a partnership that benefits Texans," she told CNN.

"So the difference is we will have...