AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDiesel Shock to Texas Supply Chains: Record-high diesel prices are squeezing trucking companies, with economists warning the hit to consumers and freight costs could last for months. Local Labor Watch: The Texas Workforce Commission says Victoria’s job growth slipped as the labor force fell, while Texas overall added 159,000 jobs (1.1% annual growth). Energy & Markets: Oil prices eased but stayed above $100 as investors weighed Middle East supply risks and trade hopes, lifting broader stocks. Data Centers Keep Expanding: Kodiak Gas Services won a six-year deal to supply 76MW of behind-the-meter gas power to a West Texas data center, underscoring Texas’ role in AI infrastructure. Retail & Real Estate Pressure: Dallas County approved a 15.4% property tax rate increase, while Buc-ee’s announced six more store openings in 2027, including Boerne. Policy & Compliance: The Fed terminated a crypto-linked BSA/AML enforcement action involving a Texas state-chartered bank. Public Safety: Texas lawmakers learned only eight of 160 wildfire-utility companies filed required wildfire response plans.
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