Semiconductors & Chips: Tesla and SpaceX confirmed a $16.8B “Terafab” semiconductor plant in Grimes County, aiming for 100M+ sq. ft. of production to support AI compute and humanoid robots. Memory Manufacturing: Micron pledged $10B to create Micron Research Labs in the U.S., targeting next-gen memory and compute architectures. Energy & Grid: Landowners and conservation groups pushed back at Texas lawmakers over new high-voltage transmission lines and a major power expansion that could affect the Devils River area. Data Centers & Power: Texas lawmakers held hearings on data center growth and high-voltage transmission needs as ERCOT seeks delays on grid reviews for crypto miners and data centers. Port & Shipping: Port Houston reported slower container growth after an early-year surge, while a maritime study looks at nuclear-powered shipping and floating reactors. Trade & Weather: El Niño’s return threatens Panama Canal reliability, with some ships already rerouting via Africa. Local Infrastructure: Fort Worth is moving ahead with $37.2M Bonds Ranch Road segment 4 improvements, and Brenham approved $110,633 for electric service at Brenham Family Park. Food Safety: FDA is investigating a Salmonella outbreak tied to fresh jalapeños, with Texas officials urging consumers to follow recall guidance. Border Security: U.S. Border Patrol and Hidalgo County deputies found 20 undocumented immigrants concealed in a tractor-trailer at a Texas truck stop. Retail Payments: Walmart will add Apple Pay and Google Pay tap-to-pay nationwide by end of 2026, with Texas rolling out in September. Jobs: Texas Comptroller Don Huffines highlighted Texas leading U.S. job growth over the past year.