AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGulf Weather: Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane, but its path is expected to stay east of Texas; San Antonio should remain dry. Water and Data Centers: Gov. Greg Abbott expanded the state’s data-center permitting pause to include environmental permits pending an ERCOT audit. Texas also directed the Water Development Board to address reporting by major water users, including data centers. Clean Energy: Texas approved the closure of the Tolk coal plant as wind, solar and batteries move ahead to power about 375,000 homes. Big Bend Conservation: A federal judge temporarily blocked border-wall construction in the Big Bend region, citing likely harm to the public interest. Parks: A 650-acre Lake Palestine property has been secured for a future state park, protecting habitat and expanding public access.
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