AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTech & Regulation: The U.S. Supreme Court refused to block Texas’s App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420), letting the state enforce age verification for app downloads and in-app purchases while lawsuits move through the Fifth Circuit. Energy & Markets: After Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is closed again, oil’s risk to the economy is back in focus as shipping disruptions threaten global supply. Auto Manufacturing: Toyota will expand in San Antonio with a second vehicle assembly line, a $3.6B investment, and 2,000 new jobs—shifting Tacoma production from Mexico to Texas over several years. Border & Public Safety: Mexico is seeking investigations in the U.S. after ICE-related deaths, including the Houston killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, as witnesses dispute the official account. Local Economy & Water Rights: A Dallas-area firm sues an East Texas groundwater district over alleged permit blocks for high-capacity wells, keeping the region’s aquifer fight in the spotlight. Higher Ed Funding: Southwest Texas College faces a $2.9M cut despite performance, raising concerns about program impacts. AI Data Centers: Debate over AI data centers in Texas intensifies, with rural lawmakers pushing for limits as construction accelerates.
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