AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTexas Health & Courts: Texas AG Ken Paxton opened an investigation into Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas over alleged denials and delays of urgent, medically necessary care—an issue that could quickly turn into a broader fight over prior authorization and patient harm. Election Watch: A new Texas voter registration reminder puts the deadline at Oct. 5 ahead of early voting starting Oct. 19 and Election Day Nov. 3. Texas Senate Race: A BIG DATA poll shows Democrat James Talarico leading Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race, with undecided voters narrowing the gap. Culture Wars in Prisons: A TDCJ policy says adult trans prisoners with existing gender dysphoria diagnoses can keep hormone regimens, while some under-18 inmates face tapering rules. Tech & Free Speech: Tech groups urged the Fifth Circuit to reject Texas’s attempt to revive a “harmful content” law for minors, arguing First Amendment problems remain. Energy & Economy: Port Houston’s economic impact is nearing $1 trillion, underscoring the port’s role in Texas growth. Space & Industry: SpaceX’s Starship reached orbit in a major Texas launch milestone after engine trouble.
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