AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTexas Food Policy: Food truck owners can now apply for a new statewide license that replaces many local permits starting July 1, cutting duplicate inspections while cities still control zoning, fire, and traffic rules. Livestock & Agriculture: Texas confirmed a New World screwworm case in cattle, prompting emergency disaster steps and quarantine actions as Canada restricts Texas livestock imports and ranchers brace for supply-chain fallout. Water Security: The U.S. Supreme Court cleared a Rio Grande deal that limits groundwater pumping in southern New Mexico to protect downstream flows into Texas, with new tracking rules and big reductions required. Energy & Markets: Oil jumped as Iran-Israel tensions flared, with WTI surging above $94 a barrel and broader markets reacting to supply-shock fears. STEM Funding: Community colleges are pushing to protect NSF’s Advanced Technological Education program amid agency upheaval, warning that technical workforce training could be hit. Houston/Tech & Business: Data-center growth and power demand keep driving debate, while Houston-area World Cup prep and local business activity gear up for major crowds.
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