AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPolitical Shift: Democratic gains have reshaped Texas’ political landscape, with new leaders pledging bipartisan work as lawmakers begin filing bills on Medicaid, school vouchers, abortion policy and the minimum wage. Rural Health: Gov. Greg Abbott announced $281 million in grants for rural care, while Hill Country flood recovery secured $6.2 million for mental health services. Data Center Boom: SpaceX plans a $24 billion South Texas data center as Texans question who will pay for a projected $33 billion grid expansion; new bills also target data centers’ water use. Public Health: The CDC cut $29 million in HIV-prevention funding for Texas, while state researchers and the USDA ramp up efforts against New World screwworm near the border. Public Safety: Fourteen people were indicted in a South Texas smuggling operation linked to the deaths of seven migrants. Holiday Travel: Texas cities took six of the top 20 spots in a Thanksgiving destination ranking, with Dallas at No. 1.
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