AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTexas Policy & Health Tech: Texas Comptroller Don Huffines signed an order ending the state sales tax on medical records and the systems doctors use to access them, aiming to cut a “hidden tax” on care. Public Safety Drones: LiveU and Airwise announced a partnership to deliver an end-to-end, low-latency drone video and fleet/airspace management stack for public safety agencies. Data Centers in Rural Texas: A Texas Tribune review says data center companies have donated or invested $343M+ across rural communities, including water and school projects, with totals likely undercounted. AI + IP: Houston-based Trademark Engine says AI-driven trademark filings surged 400% in September, underscoring the need for faster clearance. Texas Biotech/Research: Anthropology professor Kate Spradley won a MacArthur “Genius Grant” for Operation Identification, helping identify and repatriate unidentified remains in Texas border counties. Skilled Trades: A national report warns the U.S. needs 1.7M skilled trades workers annually through 2035, while training output lags. Manufacturing Cooling: HF Sinclair launched Innovate DTC25, a direct-to-chip cooling fluid aligned with OCP PG25 specs.
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