AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEV & Grid Safety: Texas Instruments unveiled a new battery monitor (BQ79731-Q1) aimed at detecting thermal runaway risk in EVs and energy storage by tracking up to 26 cells, as the company ramps up its Texas semiconductor footprint. Energy Markets: A U.S.-Iran ceasefire framework is easing Strait of Hormuz disruption fears, pushing oil and energy stocks lower, but analysts warn physical supply recovery and gas-price relief won’t be instant. Livestock & Agriculture: USDA confirmed 12 New World screwworm cases in the U.S., with Texas counties now in infested zones; officials are urging rapid reporting and containment as ranchers brace for potential beef-price pressure. Public Health & Food Safety: Texas AG Ken Paxton opened an investigation into glyphosate residue in food, issuing demands to Bayer and PepsiCo over alleged consumer-protection issues. Workforce & STEM: Houston-area HCC and Space Center Houston expanded STEM and aerospace workforce pathways, while a NASA internship spotlights student talent from East Texas. Power Reliability: Gov. Abbott announced a Texas Energy Fund grant for grid upgrades serving 538,000 Entergy Texas customers in Southeast Texas. Local Governance & Water: Corpus Christi fair-water amendment petitioners submitted 12,000+ signatures to target a drought surcharge exemption fee for large industrial users.
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