AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFlood Recovery: Gov. Greg Abbott declared a disaster in El Paso County after heavy rain and flooding, keeping state response teams engaged and urging residents to report damage when safe. Data-Center Pressure: San Antonio now requires City Council approval for each new data center, while Texas has suspended 17 permits after an automated system approved them. The projects are fueling concerns about water supplies and electricity demand. Oil and Gas: The Trump administration is moving to roll back methane limits for oil and gas companies, weakening safeguards against a potent greenhouse gas. Coastal & Waterways: Texas will open two of eight Galveston Bay oyster harvest areas on Nov. 2; Harris County is also testing floating vegetated islands to help clean waterways. Wildlife Health: New World screwworm has been detected in a Texas elk, raising concern for wildlife and livestock as deer season approaches.
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