AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoBorder Wall Fight: U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico called a proposed Big Bend border wall “a monument to corruption,” pointing to no-bid contracts and low traffic in the remote area. Immigration Accountability: Pressure is mounting after an ICE killing in Houston tied to disputes over the agency’s account and calls for independent, transparent investigations. Gubernatorial Race: Democrat Gina Hinojosa blamed Gov. Greg Abbott for Texas slipping to No. 4 in CNBC’s Top States for Business, citing quality-of-life concerns. Public Safety: Texas Game Wardens reported 1,466 citations and 62 boating-while-intoxicated charges during Operation Dry Water over the July 4 weekend, with no boating fatalities. Business & Jobs: Lite-On announced a major McKinney expansion and new North American HQ for AI power/infrastructure solutions, backed by Texas Enterprise Fund support. Energy & Markets: Oil jumped as the U.S. reinstated a Strait of Hormuz blockade, while Texas-linked WTI rose alongside renewed U.S.-Iran tensions. Local Governance: Karnes City Council will consider a mental-health co-response partnership, a golf cart ordinance update, and water infrastructure funding help. Tech/Regulation: Texas launched the REALM Portal for real estate and appraiser licensing management, with activation steps for license holders.
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