AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Trade: Chevron is set to sign Iraq MOUs to take on West Qurna 2 and advance Nassiriya development, while U.S. firms ink about $60B in Iraq deals aimed at alternative oil shipping routes as Hormuz tensions lift crude prices. Flood Response & Agriculture: Texas continues disaster recovery after Hill Country flooding killed two, with Gov. Abbott activating major response resources and declaring agricultural emergencies across multiple counties; Ag Commissioner Sid Miller is pushing STAR Fund aid for damaged crops and ranch land. Consumer Protection: Texas AG Ken Paxton warns residents about flood-linked scams and price gouging, urging complaints to his office. Workforce & Construction: TxDOT ramps up speed enforcement for Operation Slowdown, and Texas A&M is adjusting campus speed limits ahead of fall. Retail & Local Growth: Lowe’s plans a 95,000-square-foot Kaufman store with AI shopping tools and a large garden center, while Texas Roadhouse is moving forward with plans to hire 200 at a new Rocky Mount-area location. Policy Watch: Texas lawmakers are preparing another push to ban THC products, arguing current rules aren’t working.
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