AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoU.S.-Texas Politics: Texas AG Ken Paxton is leaning hard into his Senate race against Rep. James Talarico with culture-war attacks and a “barbecue” challenge, drawing fresh scrutiny as the campaign turns more personal than policy. Elections & Influence: A new super PAC, “Moment of Truth,” is backing Talarico and plans a major ad push aimed at reminding voters of Paxton’s legal scandals. Georgia/Trump Ripple: Tuesday’s GOP runoffs showed Trump’s endorsement power still matters—helping win a Georgia Senate nomination—while a Trump-backed governor bid fell short. Aviation Safety (Laredo): A NetJets business jet crashed onto Loop 20 in Laredo, killing one and sending five to the hospital after bystanders rushed in to help free people from the burning wreckage; the cause is under investigation. College Sports: Transfer QB Brendan Sorsby won’t play for Texas Tech and will enter the NFL supplemental draft after the NCAA/Big 12 eligibility fight. Tech & Industry: Texas Instruments unveiled a new battery monitor chip aimed at detecting EV battery thermal runaway, as TI expands semiconductor manufacturing in Texas. Weather: Potential Tropical Cyclone One is forming off the Texas coast, with flash-flood risk and storm watches affecting the Gulf region.
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