Gina Hinojosa on Environment

Industrial use creates water crisis more than residents

"Let's be clear: this is not just a city issue, this is a crisis that requires a governor who shows up as a partner with local communities--bringing together state and federal resources to get this right--not someone who threatens to cut off funding," Hinojosa said.

Hinojosa said, as governor, she would seek to regulate industrial use. "I'd sign an executive order to ensure citizens of Corpus have the water they need by making industry cut back when water is at risk and pay to fund solutions so we never wind up here again," she said.

Hinojosa accused Abbott of prioritizing the industrial sector over residents. "Industry guzzles 2/3 of the water and needs to pay its fair share," Hinojosa said. "Instead, Abbott wanted the citizens to pay so his donors could keep getting water cheap."