AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI & Privacy in Texas Policing: Harris County and Deer Park are tightening oversight of Flock automated license plate readers after audits found questionable use—three deputies’ access was suspended in Harris County, and Deer Park disciplined an officer, as agencies roll out new safeguards and stricter search logging. Data Centers & Grid/Water Rules: Gov. Abbott announced more companies (Amazon, Lancium, Cipher Digital; plus Stack Infrastructure, Anthropic, Nightpeak Energy) will comply with Texas data center standards, while the broader debate over power and water strain keeps heating up. Big Bend Border Construction Fight: CBP says it’s not building a 30-foot wall in Big Bend, but is doing limited access-road work, road improvements, detection tech, and vehicle barriers—claims that face mounting legal challenges. Education & STEM Outcomes: East Texas districts report new school-year initiatives and TEA A-F results, including Marshall ISD’s reading and science lab upgrades and Waco ISD’s continued “D” rating amid curriculum and coaching changes. Agriculture Research: Texas A&M AgriLife hosted an East Texas forage conference focused on livestock management and pest threats like New World screwworm and mealybugs. Tech in Retail: Target is testing a digital-twin tool (“Proxima”) to simulate inventory decisions and improve on-shelf availability, including for its Houston Receive Center.
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