AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHouston Life Sciences & Policy: A former FDA commissioner discussed what’s driving (and holding back) Houston’s life sciences competitiveness as global biotech growth accelerates. AI in Texas Business: A Dallas Fed survey finds most Texas firms are using AI, with many reporting productivity gains—though about 10% say it’s reducing their need for human workers. Public Safety Tech: Texas border agents seized 1,600 pounds of meth hidden as lettuce at the Pharr International Bridge, using scanning tech to stop the shipment. Healthcare Access: Houston ISD says 33 schools will lose automatic free-meal eligibility, forcing families to apply for benefits. Coastal Resilience: Rockport and Aransas County are using water-level sensors with Texas A&M–Corpus Christi to improve flood monitoring and planning. Energy & Power: Texas adds another huge solar farm as ERCOT demand rises, while the grid’s readiness remains a recurring concern. Space/Launch Updates: Blue Origin got a closer look at damage after a New Glenn explosion at Cape Canaveral, with investigations and pad recovery underway. STEM & Academia: Texas Tech faculty reported changing course content due to race and gender instruction restrictions, raising concerns about academic freedom.
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