AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoReleased-Time Religious Instruction in Texas: A new Texas law (SB 1049) is letting public schools schedule optional, parent-funded religious instruction during the school day, with LifeWise Academy expanding chapters across North Texas. Surveillance Backlash in Texas: Cities and counties are canceling or turning off Flock automated license plate reader cameras amid privacy and misuse concerns; Corpus Christi says it has no ties to Flock, while lawmakers like Sen. Josh Hawley demand answers about whether the network enables searchable movement data. Meta Child-Safety Settlement: Texas secured a $1B+ Meta settlement forcing new teen protections on Facebook/Instagram, including tighter screen-time limits and safety feature changes. Nuclear Power Push: The U.S. Army awarded $2.2B to build small nuclear microreactors for bases, including General Atomics work at Fort Hood in Texas. SpaceX Expansion: SpaceX unveiled plans for a $100B Starbase Louisiana launch facility, adding major momentum to the Gulf Coast space economy. Health & Tech: Baylor Genetics notified patients after a June intrusion exposed lab results and some Social Security numbers; a UTEP study also links early nicotine vaping exposure to later nicotine seeking.
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