AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoData Center Moratorium: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt new data center permits until ERCOT finishes an audit, with the state demanding proof projects can cover grid costs, avoid community water use, and lower household bills. Climate & Fossil Fuel Pushback: Climate Week coverage ties Texas AI buildout to rising gas demand and pollution, with activists targeting Amazon’s plan for a major gas-burning power plant tied to data centers. Heat in Prisons: A federal judge ordered Texas to air-condition all prisons by the end of 2029, citing unconstitutional heat conditions. Wildfire Safety: Smith County kept its burn ban in place after 207 outdoor burning reports in unincorporated areas, warning conditions still aren’t ready to lift restrictions. Local Conservation: Pharr broke ground on a $3.12M schoolyard forestry project to add trees, landscaping, and irrigation across eight campuses. Outdoor Culture: Texas marked National Hunting and Fishing Day with reminders that license and equipment taxes fund wildlife management and habitat.
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