AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPublic Safety: Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas crime fell 13% in 2025, marking a third straight year of declines tied to bail reform and tougher enforcement. Education & Local Policy: Houston ISD starts the year with fewer students and less money, cutting universal free lunch at 33 schools while consolidating campuses and reshaping bus routes; Lamar CISD also reiterates e-bike rules and bans many “marketed as e-bikes” devices on campuses. Data Centers vs. the Grid: Abbott orders a pause on new data center ERCOT grid connections pending audits, demanding disclosures on power, water, subsidies, and community impacts—while residents and groups keep pushing back, including in rural areas like Abbott. Campaign Trail: Texas Senate race heat rises as Ken Paxton admits Republicans need help and attacks James Talarico’s record; Talarico meanwhile touts a “New American Dream” affordability agenda and has been accused of past positions on cashless bail. Justice & Accountability: A Houston gang member was sentenced to 30 years for sex trafficking a 16-year-old; a Montgomery County detention officer was arrested for assaulting an inmate. International Flash: Greenland warns a Texas-linked oil firm over drilling equipment landed without required approvals.
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