AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAgriculture & Biosecurity: Texas is tightening the screws on the New World screwworm after a second South Texas case was confirmed, triggering expanded quarantines and prompting Canada to temporarily halt certain Texas livestock imports while officials ramp up sterile-fly releases and treatment resources. Energy & Water: Texas regulators are drafting rules that would allow treated fracking wastewater to be spread on farmland, a move backed as a water-supply tool but criticized over contamination risk. Healthcare Policy: A U.S. House committee voted to halt funding for an AI-driven prior authorization pilot (WISeR) that’s been affecting radiology services in six states, including Texas. Tech & Consumer Regulation: Texas’ age-verification app-store law is moving forward after a court fight, raising new concerns about surveillance and access for minors. Space & Capital Markets: SpaceX’s record-setting $75B IPO is set to debut on Nasdaq Texas under ticker SPCX, with major implications for Texas’ space and industrial ecosystem. Transportation & Infrastructure: Crews are set to reduce Texas 46 to one lane for rumble-strip work, adding delays on a crash-prone stretch.
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