AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSpace & Chips: SpaceX and Tesla say they’ll invest $16.8B in Texas to build the Terafab AI chip complex in Grimes County, with at least 3,000 jobs in phase one. Power & Data Centers: Gov. Greg Abbott’s standards and audit push is gaining traction as QTS agrees to meet Texas requirements for grid, water, and community impacts—while Trump calls Texas’ data-center opposition a “mistake.” Labor & Costs: The U.S. jobs report showed July payrolls fell and wages barely rose, adding to uncertainty for markets. Local Enforcement: Texas DPS named a featured fugitive and increased a reward; federal agents also seized nearly $4M in counterfeits in Houston. Business Compliance: A San Antonio bakery chain was fined $25K+ for child labor and back-wage violations. Consumer Savings: Texas’ back-to-school tax-free weekend runs Aug. 7–9, with many items under $100 eligible. Agriculture: Whole Foods and the National Young Farmers Coalition launched a Next Generation Farmer Fund for beginning farmers under 40.
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