AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDefense Manufacturing: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Austin-based Saronic Technologies to highlight autonomous maritime drones and Pentagon efforts to speed up defense contracting. Energy & Markets: Texas diesel hit record highs as crude and yields pressured stocks, while Baker Hughes reported U.S. rigs rose again to the highest level since May 2024. AI & Talent: A new report warns the U.S. could face a shortage of up to 157,000 semiconductor specialists and technicians by 2030 as immigration rules tighten; Texas also faces rising H-1B costs for employers. Border Infrastructure: Trump administration construction began on the Big Bend border wall in Hudspeth County, drawing renewed local opposition. Housing & Infrastructure: A gas leak forced evacuation of hundreds at a Dallas apartment complex; TxDOT also shut northbound US-59/I-69 in Sugar Land for bridge work. Texas Economy: Texas posted the strongest annual job growth in the U.S., adding about 159,400 jobs over the past year. Policy & Consumer Impact: Texas urged insurers to offer storm-resistant home upgrade discounts, and a Houston-area “birth tourism” center was shut down by the AG. Tech in Motion: Tesla added nine more Cybercabs to its Texas robotaxi roster, bringing the state count to 58.
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