AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTexas Data Centers & Jobs: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI build-outs will unlock “a lot” of six-figure trade jobs—plumbers, electricians and construction workers—amid a nationwide skills crunch. AI Meets Construction: Google and other tech firms are funding electrical training partnerships to staff data-center projects, turning construction into one of the best-paying lanes. Energy & Power Demand: ERCOT set a new power demand record as Texas heat intensifies, while utilities warn more demand is coming. Public Transit Funding: Texas approved $154 million for transit programs statewide, targeting mobility for seniors, people with disabilities and rural-to-urban job access. Regulation Watch (THC): Texas’ new ban on several hemp-derived THC products takes effect, tightening what’s legal for consumers and forcing retailers to dump inventory. Agriculture Biosecurity: USDA confirmed New World screwworm in southwest Texas, triggering movement controls and expanded surveillance along the border. Business Climate: LendingTree reports business bankruptcy filings rose again nationwide, signaling pressure from higher borrowing costs and thin margins. Local Business & Community: San Antonio Book Festival launched a petition to protect city funding after budget cuts threaten the free event.
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