AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHealthcare Tax Fight: Texas Comptroller Don Huffines signed an order ending the state sales tax on medical records access and the systems doctors use to retrieve them, calling it an unvoted “hidden tax” that drives up costs. Election Watch: A new US Hispanic Business Council Texas pulse survey finds James Talarico leading Ken Paxton among Hispanic business owners (47%–42%), with affordability, energy costs, tariffs, and immigration enforcement topping concerns. Workforce Policy: Texas expanded electrician reciprocity, signing an agreement with Tennessee so licensed master electricians and contractors can work across state lines with a streamlined process. Campaign Scrutiny: Texas GOP Senate ads aired nationwide during NFL broadcasts, including in other states, highlighting how expensive Texas media markets are driving outside-the-state targeting. Consumer Protection: Texas AG Ken Paxton opened an investigation into whether Fruit of the Loom and Hanes use toxic chemicals in children’s underwear. Local Government Oversight: Texas Comptroller Huffines selected four districts—Barbers Hill, Austin, El Paso, and Prosper—for state spending reviews tied to Gov. Abbott’s accountability push.
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