AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy & Markets: Oil jumped at the week’s open after U.S. strikes hit Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent above $90 and WTI near $86. Elections & Tech Backlash: Texas is at the center of a growing fight over AI data centers and surveillance tech—Abbott has halted about 1,800 projects and blocked state funding for Flock cameras, while polling shows the issue could swing 2026 midterms. Politics (Texas Senate): Attorney General Ken Paxton says the Texas Senate race is close and competitive as he faces Rep. James Talarico, with observers calling it a toss-up. Workforce & Finance: Dallas Fed announced major bank-funding and international-economics conferences in Houston, focusing on stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and digital finance. Health Research: UT San Antonio researchers are testing MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD with a $5M DoD grant, alongside growing ketamine clinic activity in North Texas. Local Culture: The Texas Vignette art fair returns in October with nine Tarrant County artists selected.
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