AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTexas Data Centers & Power: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and state regulators are pushing new limits on data center growth as power-grid strain mounts, with reports of hundreds of AI-related requests stressing capacity and shifting costs onto residents. Skilled Trades for AI Infrastructure: Meta is funding a major “America’s Workforce Academy” bootcamp with job guarantees, including Houston pilots, to train technicians for fiber and data-center construction. Space & Artemis: NASA named the Artemis III crew in Houston, pairing U.S. astronauts with an Italian pilot for a key lunar lander test. SpaceX IPO Watch: Elon Musk is set to speak at ASML’s chip-equipment event ahead of SpaceX’s IPO, as the market prices in massive valuation expectations. Biotech in Houston: Cellectis reported final Phase 1 results for lasme-cel at MD Anderson in Houston and preliminary eti-cel data at EHA 2026. Agriculture Biosecurity: New World screwworm remains a Texas emergency, with federal and university experts urging vigilance for the larval stage and rapid containment. Policy & Consumer Health: Texas AG Ken Paxton opened a glyphosate residue investigation into Bayer and PepsiCo via civil demands, targeting alleged consumer-protection violations. Sports Science in Texas: FIFA is enforcing heat breaks for World Cup 2026, with Dallas and Houston flagged among venues where extreme conditions could affect play and fan health.
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