AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTexas Elections: Early voting is drawing record turnout, with nearly 19 million registered voters, while reports of voter-software and ballot problems raise concerns. Polls show a close Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, and Greg Abbott narrowly ahead of Gina Hinojosa in the governor’s contest. Big Bend Border Fight: The Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court to lift a judge’s order blocking border-wall construction in the Big Bend region, arguing security needs outweigh opponents’ concerns. Jobs and Growth: Texas shed 18,900 jobs in September, pulling year-to-date job growth to 0.8%, below the state’s long-term average, according to the Dallas Fed. Data-Center Boom: A new report warns that rising electricity demand from data centers could reverse decades of Texas air-quality gains if met with more polluting power sources. Wildlife Alert: State officials confirmed New World screwworm in a hunter-harvested elk in Pecos County and urged hunters to inspect carcasses and report suspected cases.
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