AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTax-Free Weekend: Texas Comptroller says the 2026 sales tax holiday runs Aug. 7–9, covering most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks under $100—no exemption certificate usually needed. Family Travel Safety: Immigration experts warn visa holders to avoid domestic flights amid a rise in airport arrests tied to expired visas and re-entry issues, including reports involving Texas. Sports Tourism: The Games of Texas in Bryan-College Station is underway with 8,000 athletes and a projected $6.5M economic impact, boosting hotels, gas and restaurants through Aug. 2. Local Attractions: Sherman Museum in Sherman, Texas, debuts “Fields of Stone/Oceans of Stone,” a fossil exhibit now open to the public. Health & Travel Planning: Texas AG Paxton launches formal investigations into alleged birth tourism schemes at Mission Regional Medical Center and Knapp Medical Center. Road Trip Reminder: AAA reports the national gas average at $4.09, with crude oil still pressured by Strait of Hormuz instability.
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