AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTexas Politics & Government: Texas Republicans are pushing a more hardline platform at their Houston convention, including new calls to ban sharia law, as activists warn of alleged Islamist extremism in the state. Public Safety & Courts: Texas courts are weighing land-seizure limits, while a federal judge blocked Texas AG Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against ActBlue, framing it as political retaliation. Immigration Enforcement: ICE investigators have accessed voter records in Texas and North Carolina, renewing scrutiny of how local agencies handle federal immigration pressure. Agriculture & State Response: Texas is dealing with a New World screwworm scare after confirmed cases rose to 12 (11 in Texas, one in New Mexico), with Abbott declaring a state of disaster and agencies expanding surveillance and sterile-fly releases. College Sports & Compliance: The Brendan Sorsby/Texas Tech gambling eligibility fight keeps escalating, with Texas AG warnings to the Big 12 about potential legal exposure if sanctions are pursued. Local Governance: Dallas-area voters rejected an anti-Islam mayoral candidate in a suburb, while Houston City Hall continues budget and governance debates. World News With Texas Ties: World Cup fever hits North Texas as Japan rallied for a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in Arlington, and Germany opened with a 7-1 rout of Curaçao in Houston.
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