AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoData Centers vs. Communities: Fort Worth moved toward a 90-day pause on new data center construction, citing noise and water concerns, and also voted to require proof ERCOT has approved projects before they connect to the grid. AI + Industry: Texas lawmakers and regulators keep circling AI governance as rural areas push back on data center growth amid drought and grid worries. Manufacturing in Texas: SEG Solar opened a new 4 GW solar module assembly plant in Tomball, aiming to expand U.S. capacity to 10.6 GW and add hundreds of jobs. Food Safety: H-E-B and NatureBest pico de gallo and jalapeño products were recalled in Texas and Louisiana tied to a Salmonella outbreak; FDA also reclassified a large Texas egg recall to its highest risk tier. Tech + Privacy: Meta’s NameTag facial recognition system reportedly found its way into an app used by millions, reigniting privacy alarms. Energy + Policy: Gov. Abbott ordered a review of Muslim facilities at major Houston and DFW airports, including prayer and ritual washing spaces. Consumer Tech: Apple says it will begin Mac mini production in Houston this year.
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