AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoData Centers vs. Texas Politics: A Wall Street Journal report says backlash over electricity bills, water use, and job fears is reshaping campaigns, with Gov. Greg Abbott pausing about 1,800 data center approvals and a Texas senator’s chatbot ad tying rising power costs to the industry. Texas Senate Race: Cook Political Report shifts the contest to toss-up as James Talarico closes on Ken Paxton, with both sides leaning hard into affordability and personal attacks. Border Fight in Big Bend: After uproar over CBP work, the agency temporarily halted construction, and Abbott says he pushed DHS to stop any wall or fence plans. Housing Affordability: Zillow finds homebuyers nationwide may need nearly 15 years to save for a down payment and reach break-even versus renting—while Texas Public Radio reports insurance costs push many households out of reach. Religious Freedom at Airports: Abbott again demands removal of Islamic foot-washing stations at DFW and Houston airports and refers both to DOJ. Local Health Access: Haven Clinic opens a Victoria location after clients traveled long distances for free pregnancy services.
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