AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoData Centers & Power Grid: Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered a statewide pause on new Texas data-center grid connections, directing regulators to audit pending projects before they can interconnect—amid a surge of proposed load requests totaling about 474GW, with roughly 90% tied to data centers. State Tech Modernization: The Texas DMV is moving to replace its legacy Registration and Title System, with a $125M, multi-biennium phased rollout starting with foundational work. Retail & Consumer Relief: Texas’ sales tax holiday runs Aug. 7-9, with the state projecting $142.5M in savings; local retailers like South Plains Mall are promoting tax-free back-to-school deals. Business Expansion: Portillo’s is naming a new CFO, hiring Kevin Kalicak from Olive Garden/Darden, as the chain refines its Texas growth strategy. Local Growth & Jobs: Texas A&M-Fort Worth opened a new downtown campus building and broke ground on a research facility tied to the Switchyard Innovation District, projecting major job and economic impact. Cybersecurity: JSOC IT opened a Houston office to expand 24/7 SOC and security assurance services across the Gulf Coast. Franchise Growth: A Houston-area franchise operator signed a 50-unit Gong cha deal across key Texas markets over seven years. Legal/Markets: Texas AG Ken Paxton sued proxy adviser Glass Lewis over voting advice disclosures tied to ESG/DEI.
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