AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTexas Politics & Culture: A judge again struck down Texas’s drag show ban, calling the law unconstitutionally vague and warning it could target performances based on an open-ended “prurient interest” standard—an ongoing First Amendment fight that keeps pulling Dolly Parton into the conversation. Surveillance & Privacy: Gov. Abbott froze state funding for Flock AI surveillance cameras after reporting showed at least $30M spent statewide, with cameras tied to a $1 car-insurance fee—sparking fresh backlash over privacy and misuse. Education Funding: Texas community colleges face an $81M+ shortfall next year even after hitting workforce goals, raising the question of whether “over-achieving” can still mean getting cut. Health Costs: The No Surprises Act’s arbitration system is now costing $16B a year, with Texas employers absorbing more of the hit. Community & Justice: Jury selection begins Monday in the “Texas Killing Fields” case tied to the decades-old deaths of women found near League City. Local Business & Networking: A Plano event challenges traditional networking—aiming for higher-quality connections instead of business-card counts.
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