AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI Infrastructure: SpaceX is seeking tax abatements for a proposed $24 billion South Texas data center, planned with 35 gas turbines and 748 megawatts of capacity. The project faces growing scrutiny: Texas lawmakers have filed to repeal data-center tax breaks, and incoming officials have promised impact studies. Semiconductors & Research: Texas Tech received a $19 million state grant for semiconductor innovation, while Rice broke ground on a 200,000-square-foot Houston research hub. A separate $5 million state investment will support UNT Health Fort Worth’s military brain-health research. Energy & Connectivity: Dow’s Texas nuclear project won an NRC construction permit, and Taara is expanding wireless optical connectivity to Texas businesses. Agricultural Science: Texas A&M researchers are advancing faster, safer sterilization methods to help combat New World screwworm.
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