AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy Markets: Crude plunged more than 7% on hopes of U.S.-Iran talks, then edged back up after a reported strike on Iran, keeping Texas producers exposed to sharp price swings. Semiconductors: TSMC is weighing a Sherman-area site for a potential $45 billion investment and two chip fabs, though the company has not confirmed the project. Data Centers: Texas’s AI boom is drawing hundreds of planned facilities, but surging power demand is sharpening concerns about grid capacity and costs. Houston Industry: Valero agreed to buy LyondellBasell’s former Houston refinery for about $320 million. State Economy: Texas reported $4.8 billion in October sales-tax revenue and received its fourth consecutive top U.S. business-climate ranking. Medical Cannabis: The DEA has begun federally registering more than 900 state-licensed dispensaries across seven states, including Texas, bringing new federal oversight to the sector.
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