AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoData Center Cost Fight: President Trump is expanding a pledge with governors and utilities to protect consumers from higher utilities bills tied to data centers, but Texas officials and voters remain skeptical about whether prices will actually fall. State Politics & Agriculture: Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller renewed calls for Gov. Abbott to convene a special session over “unchecked” data center expansion, arguing it threatens rural communities and the electric grid. Border Trade Uncertainty: USMCA non-renewal threats are raising alarm for Texas-Mexico border businesses that rely on predictable rules, with Rep. Henry Cuellar warning Congress can’t be sidelined. Immigration Enforcement Fallout: In Houston, the DA says drugs were not found in a van tied to an ICE shooting, while a Nigerian nun in South Texas faces deportation concerns after an ICE detention. Human Smuggling Charges: Federal prosecutors charged 11 people in the deaths of seven migrants found in a sealed train container in South Texas. School Culture Battles: Texas continues to face fights over education policy, including a new “Robin Hood” school funding lawsuit from Midland ISD and ongoing controversy over book removals tied to SB13. Military-Connected Students: “Purple Star Schools” are spreading in Texas to help military kids transition and feel supported after moves. Food Safety: More than 19 million eggs recalled over possible salmonella contamination includes eggs from Texas farms.
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