AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoData Centers & Policy: Texas lawmakers are pushing back on the rapid spread of data centers, with Gov. Greg Abbott ordering audits of proposed projects and lawmakers reacting to a grid-connection pause over water and noise concerns. Energy Markets: Oil prices are holding near recent highs as U.S.-Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipping slows, keeping crude volatility front and center for Texas energy businesses. Local Business & Jobs: GS Global opened a Houston office to chase U.S. energy and infrastructure steel demand, signaling more project-based work tied to power and shipbuilding. Retail Tech: Pied Piper launched continuous retailer performance monitoring that flags missed calls and failed follow-up in near real time, aiming to cut customer loss. Veterans Support: Texas Veterans Network expanded monthly veteran food distributions in Fort Bend County, adding a recurring access point for hunger relief. Public Safety & Privacy: Hood County shut down and covered Flock license-plate cameras after privacy and mass-surveillance concerns. Health & Legal: Class-action firms are investigating major Texas healthcare data breaches tied to Lone Star Community Health Center/Aesto Health and Baylor Genetics.
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