AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoImmigration & Public Safety: Houston-area ICE shooting fallout continues as the Harris County DA says he’ll take evidence to a grand jury and may sue DHS for more details, while ICE’s account of a July van shooting faces new scrutiny. Surveillance Cameras: Gov. Greg Abbott orders state agencies to pause funding for Flock AI cameras amid misuse/privacy concerns, as Houston investigates alleged officer misuse of Flock systems and Woodway mayor rejects the tech. Elections & Voting Access: Texas has 1.2M voters on the suspense list due to address issues; officials say it doesn’t cancel registration, but voters must update by Oct. 5. Border Wall Fight: Federal court extends a pause on Big Bend border construction until mid-September after local and legal challenges. Texas Politics: Sen. John Cornyn blasts Ken Paxton as a “lazy” and “poor campaigner” and says he won’t fundraise for him in the Senate race against James Talarico. Courts & Culture Wars: A federal judge dismisses a Fort Worth ISD principal’s lawsuit over reassignment tied to social media; meanwhile, Texas drag-performance restrictions are struck down again. Energy & Military: Fort Hood was selected for nuclear microreactors under the Army’s Janus program, and Trump signs an order creating a U.S. Space Academy after honoring Artemis II crew in Houston. Economy & Taxes: Texas Comptroller Don Huffines pushes urgent property tax reform at an Ad Valorem seminar.
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