AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData Center Policy: Gov. Greg Abbott says Google, Rowan, and CleanSpark will comply with Texas data center standards, after earlier moves to force grid, water, and neighborhood protections. Grid & Backlash: A Bloomberg NEF report warns Abbott’s ERCOT grid-connection pause could delay about 20% of the U.S. data center pipeline and hit billions in project value. Local Governance: Fort Worth approved a 90-day pause on new data center projects, while other cities weigh Flock camera fights and public pushback. Education & Safety: Abbott unveiled a new initiative to toughen penalties for educators who abuse students, including a proposed 10-year mandatory minimum and sex-offender registration. Reproductive Rights/AG Action: AG Ken Paxton secured an emergency order protecting “Baby Gabriel” in a Dallas surrogacy dispute, forcing life-saving care. Sports Law: A Texas judge upheld Little League’s disqualification of Tulsa National, keeping Boerne, Texas in the regional path. Border Security: Sen. John Cornyn urged DHS to meet Texans over Big Bend barrier plans before more construction. Veterans Services: Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham promoted a VLB “Zoom at Noon” virtual benefits program for Texas veterans.
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