Data Centers & Power Costs: Gov. Abbott says PUCT and ERCOT are moving to stop Texans from paying for data-center buildouts, pushing infrastructure costs onto the operators and aiming to keep residential bills down. AI Infrastructure & Real Estate: Meta bought 1,039 acres in El Paso for about $8.5M to support a 1 GW AI data-center campus, a sign of how fast Texas is becoming the AI hardware hub. Wildfire Readiness: Texas A&M Forest Service is adding three multi-mission aircraft to strengthen early detection and incident tracking as the state builds a dedicated wildfire aviation fleet. Solar Manufacturing: Canadian Solar began US HJT solar cell production at a 6GW facility, boosting domestic advanced manufacturing as the industry navigates shifting US tech and patent pressures. Trade Uncertainty: New US tariffs (10%–12.5%) on goods from 60+ partners are expected to disrupt supply chains and raise costs, adding uncertainty for Texas exporters and manufacturers. Consumer & Food Safety: FDA recall coverage includes nearly 1.6M dozen eggs from Texas-area farms over Salmonella risk, with distribution halted while investigations continue. Local Business & Deals: Post Oak Group advised on the sale of a Philadelphia-area computer solutions business to a search-fund-backed buyer.