AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBudget & Governance: Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dustin Burrows ordered Texas agencies and public higher ed to cut base budget requests by 3% for the 2028-29 cycle, while protecting key school funding programs. Immigration & Public Safety: Houston-area communities kept rallying after an ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, with calls for accountability and a Texas Rangers request for an independent look; separate reporting also highlights allegations of solitary confinement abuse tied to Camp East Montana. Elections & Campaigns: The Texas U.S. Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico is set for debate after Paxton’s team agreed to meet onstage. Border Security Messaging: Talarico and Paxton both hit South Texas with competing border-security pitches, including calls for more agents and judges. Flood Response & Preparedness: FEMA approved a disaster declaration for 28 Texas counties after July flooding, while lawmakers warn flood siren funding is still short. Tech & Energy Politics: Texas is seeing fresh backlash to AI data center expansion, with protests tied to electricity and water concerns. Health Policy: A renewed push in Washington would expand Medicaid coverage for doula, midwife, and postpartum support under the Mamas First Act.
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