Southwest

Republican Ken Paxton said his first-of-its-kind legal opinion aims to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in the Lone Star State.

The state's Democratic governor and Republican-controlled legislature are at odds over how much to conform with federal tax changes enacted last year.

Pending city council approval, the February competitive bond sale would be the first issuance from $950 million of debt authorized by voters on Nov. 4.

The rating agency lifted the state's general obligation and other ratings by a notch, citing well-established and prudent governance practices.

The second-largest public school system in Texas could ask voters to approve as much as $6.24 billion of bond authorization as soon as in May.

Bank of America and Wells Fargo will lead underwriting for $1.8 billion of sales tax and revenue bonds issued through the Kansas Development Finance Authority.

University Park joined four other cities in placing measures on the May 2 ballot asking voters to decide whether to withdraw from Dallas Area Rapid Transit.

The Nederland Board of Trustees approved an agreement to purchase the Eldora Mountain Resort contingent on the sale of revenue bonds.

Bond sales by Texas issuers rose 21% to $82.52 billion, putting the state in second place behind California and well ahead of third-place New York.

Fiscal 2027 budget proposals are being rolled out against a backdrop of unclear impacts from federal tax cuts and policy changes.