AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTexas THC Crackdown: Texas banned several hemp-derived THC products (delta-8/delta-10 and more), but delta-9 THC remains legal, following a May Texas Supreme Court decision that reclassified most hemp-derived THC as schedule I. Texas Data Center Politics: Gov. Greg Abbott’s audit pause on new data center grid hookups is reshaping financing and local opposition, with industry and power players pushing back while regulators sort through massive new demand. Oil & Middle East Risk: Oil prices climbed as U.S.-Iran deal hopes faded and attacks near key shipping lanes raised supply disruption fears; the IEA warned global oil stockpiles are rapidly depleting. Houston/Business & Health: The Texas Tribune is expanding coverage with a new education reporter focused on Houston ISD and more Houston-region reporting; meanwhile, hospitals are increasingly seeking upfront payments as costs rise. Inc. 5000 Texas Wins: Teal and Plutus Health both landed on the Inc. 5000 list again, underscoring continued growth in Texas-based services.
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