AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElection Watch: Early voting for Texas’ Nov. 3 election starts Monday, Oct. 19. The tight Senate race is drawing major spending: Elon Musk gave $158 million to a Republican-aligned fund supporting Ken Paxton, who narrowly leads James Talarico in a new poll. Data Center Scrutiny: Paxton’s office sent compliance letters to 156 developments over water-use reporting. A separate report says the maximum penalty for failing to report is just $500, prompting calls for tougher enforcement. Public Safety: Dry conditions and gusty winds are raising wildfire concerns across East Texas; officials urge residents to avoid outdoor burning and activities that could spark a fire. Consumer Protection: Temu agreed to pay Texas $3 million and accept audits and new rules on data privacy, app security and product safety to settle a state lawsuit. Houston Investigation: An ICE officer has been placed on administrative leave after a vehicle struck and injured a man during a pursuit near Houston; the incident is under investigation. Jobs: Texas added 154,300 jobs over the past year, outpacing the national growth rate.
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