AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoICE Shooting in Austin: A Venezuelan man, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, 28, was shot during an Austin traffic stop/foot pursuit and released from a hospital with a bullet still in his back, then taken into ICE custody; DHS says it’s investigating and that he had a final removal order, while Austin leaders and Democrats are demanding an independent probe. Texas Politics & Elections: As the Paxton vs. Talarico U.S. Senate race tightens, new GOP-leaning polling shows Democrats gaining ground, and Paxton is campaigning in Lubbock. Border & Federal Funding: Texas Comptroller Huffines says DHS approved about $7.5B to reimburse Texas for border costs tied to Operation Lone Star, calling it “step one.” Wildfire Safety Compliance: Lawmakers report only 8 of 160 fire-prone utility companies filed required wildfire mitigation plans under HB 145. AG & Social Media: Ken Paxton says a court found TikTok liable for misleading parents about child safety. Public Safety: DPS highlights Child Passenger Safety Week with seat-belt and car-seat guidance. Energy & Prices: Gas prices stay volatile, with local reports showing diesel and midgrade swings across counties.
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