AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoData Center Crackdown: Texas AG Ken Paxton escalated oversight by launching an investigation into hundreds of Texas data center developments over water-use reporting, as the state pauses new permits pending audits of power and water impacts. Politics & Elections: In the Texas U.S. Senate race, Democrat James Talarico is pushing for a Fox News debate with Bret Baier, while new polling shows his lead over Paxton among independents narrowing. Trade & Auto Jobs: Trump’s proposed Canada auto tariffs—on top of existing duties—threaten to raise vehicle costs and pressure cross-border manufacturing jobs tied to the U.S.-Canada supply chain. Business & Investment: U.S. capital goods orders jumped more than expected, signaling continued growth in equipment spending even as investors question how long AI-driven demand can last. M&A: Caesars shareholders approved its $17.6B merger with Tilman Fertitta’s company, moving the multibillion-dollar casino deal to the next regulatory steps. Local Economy: Brazos County and McLennan County both approved higher 2026 property tax rates, adding to homeowner cost pressure.
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