AI Policy Fight: Lawmakers are pushing competing “kill switch” approaches to frontier AI governance, with Texas Rep. Nathaniel Moran backing a DHS-controlled model slowdown while others argue for Commerce-led oversight and independent auditors. Texas Water & Utilities: Houston-based MDS-Aqualia joined the Leading Utilities of the World network, highlighting Texas water expertise and emergency response capabilities. Energy Deal Watch: President Trump says South Korea will invest up to $200B in U.S. energy projects, including a Texas gas power plant tied to AI and semiconductor/data-center demand, plus nuclear and an Alaska pipeline—though key details remain unsettled. Manufacturing & Workforce: Gov. Abbott convened the Texas Jobs Council and declared Oct. 2-9 Manufacturing Week, spotlighting skilled trades hiring needs. Border Construction: DHS let a Big Bend border construction pause expire, setting up renewed work on one project while conservation groups vow to fight. Industry Training: AMPP launched a CCUS materials and corrosion-control course aimed at engineers managing CO₂ transport and storage infrastructure. Local Business Expansion: Plano’s SPIARS Engineering is consolidating into a new Assembly Park office and plans to grow headcount. Agriculture & Land: Turkey Track Ranch in West Texas is returning to market after wildfire recovery, with fencing and livestock operations restarted.