AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy & Regulation: Texas has begun requiring rooftop-solar companies and salespeople to register with the state, which can investigate complaints and penalize violations. AI Infrastructure: UT Austin researchers say wastewater from oil and gas operations could help cool data centers, offering a possible way to ease pressure on water supplies as AI demand surges. Semiconductors: Taiwan is planning a $4 billion Texas industrial park for chip suppliers, while TSMC is exploring a state expansion. Power Grid: CenterPoint plans to bury four miles of power lines in Katy, a project expected to reduce storm outages for about 5,600 customers but bring temporary planned interruptions. Jobs: Texas added 154,300 jobs over the year, outpacing national growth, though employment dipped in September. Consumer Protection: Temu agreed to a $3 million Texas settlement and restrictions on data and product-safety practices; separately, the state sued Gerber over alleged misleading claims about heavy-metal testing, allegations the company disputes.
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