AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBorder Wall in Big Bend: The Trump administration has started building the border wall in a 47-mile stretch in Hudspeth County, marking the first major construction in a heavily opposed Big Bend area. GOP vs. Local Prosecutors: Gov. Abbott, Speaker Dustin Burrows, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick say Texas will target “rogue local prosecutors” with new statewide oversight and accountability. Governor Race: A new poll shows Gina Hinojosa leading Greg Abbott 49% to 45%, with independents shifting toward her—though most voters still expect Abbott to win. Insurance Relief: Texas regulators are urging home insurers to offer “meaningful” discounts for storm- and wildfire-resistant upgrades. Housing/Jobs: Texas reports 159,000 more nonfarm jobs over the past year and unemployment at 4.4%. Local Costs: Harris County homeowners are bracing for higher property tax bills after a county tax-rate increase. Tech & Public Safety: Texas is pushing back on Flock license plate camera expansion, while Dallas County is laying off 31 IT workers in a restructuring. Community Good News: Houston Youth Symphony received $1.2 million in anonymous gifts for music education.
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