AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSenate Showdown: Texas’ once-safe GOP Senate race is tightening, with polls showing James Talarico narrowly ahead of or tied with Ken Paxton. Donald Trump made a third Texas visit to rally for Paxton, whose campaign is under pressure after leaked audio; Talarico’s flu-related absence has drawn GOP attacks, and Paxton has yet to agree to a debate. Border Wall Fight: Big Bend landowners are challenging the $46 billion border project in court and resisting surveys. A judge paused construction in the region, slowing the administration’s plans. Data-Center Boom: Texas’ push to attract AI infrastructure is fueling disputes over power, water and public records. State utility regulators are suing to block release of data-center locations, while lawmakers push for water-use limits. School Takeovers: Houston-area lawmakers want guardrails on state interventions, and a commission report has questioned the HISD takeover.
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