Texas Public Finance 2023

Session archives
2023
From resiliency planning and transportation to legislative and regulatory developments — these are the pivotal issues shaping Texas’s future and the country as a whole. TEXAS PUBLIC FINANCE is where leaders and experts convene to address the state’s most pressing public finance issues, and the macroeconomic impact on the nation.
Keynote Sessions
Keynote address: The U.S. economy outlook

During this keynote address, the Moody's chief economist will share his views on the country's macroeconomic picture.

April 28
Opening keynote: Texas: Where are we and where we are headed

During this keynote address, Texas CFO will provide an update of the current state of affairs in the state as well as latest initiatives and an outlook for the 9th largest economy in the world.

April 28
Texas Public Finance 2023: Keynote luncheon

Jay Propes will be introduced by J. Bart Fowler, a Partner with McCall, Parkhurst & Horton L.L.P.

April 28
General sessions
Financial Data Transparency Act and Disclosures for Issuers

The Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA) calls for the use of structured data standards by municipal bond issuers in a program that will be implemented by the SEC. Attend this session to learn about: The impact on government entities, What are data standards?, When will governments be required to comply?, What can we learn from other structured data programs implemented by the SEC?

May 1
Market Outlook, Issuance Expectations, and the Road Ahead for the Industry

CPE Eligible, Join our market leaders as they present their viewpoints on the macroeconomic picture and prospects for the U.S. muni market.

May 1
Texas Public Finance 2023: Opening remarks: The Bond Buyer & co-chairs

Michael Ballinger, Publisher, The Bond Buyer; Noé Hinojosa, Jr., Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Estrada Hinojosa & Co., Inc.; Janice Hofferber, MD, Head of US Public Finance., Moody's Investors Service

April 28
A roadmap for the year from the leaders in public finance

Join our market leaders as they present their viewpoints on the macroeconomic picture and prospects for the U.S. muni market.

April 28
Analyzing the latest Texas' legislative and regulatory developments and their repercussions

Our panel of experts will provide an overview of the most pertinent legislative and regulatory developments impacting the Texas' muni industry.

April 28
Managing revenue expectations in Texas and across U.S.

During this discussion, we will explore how state and local governments are planning projects and budgeting.

April 28
In conversation with issuers

Our panel of issuers will share their insights into the current state of the public finance sector and the road ahead.

April 28
The education landscape: The road ahead for Texas' growing population

The discussion will provide an overview of the education sector, namely higher education institutions as well as K-12 and charter schools.

April 28
Breakout 1: The transportation sector outlook

So what is the outlook for the transportation sector and how far will federal funds go in helping the state achieve its transportation infrastructure goals?

April 28
Breakout 2: Housing and the municipal bond market

The panel discussion will provide an outlook for the housing sector in the year ahead as well as highlight some of the most pressing issues facing the housing market in Texas.

April 28
Breakout 1: The technology update for muni industry

As the array of technological solutions available to the muni industry widens, we will take a look at where the industry currently stands when it comes to the tech uptake as well as what latest technological advances are available to help the industry on its way to becoming more efficient.

April 28
Breakout 2: ESG status update

As demand for and pushback against ESG grows in the municipal space, participants will discuss the risks and opportunities surrounding ESG for both investors and issuers.

April 28
Breakout 1: Latest developments in pension funding

We will examine the latest with respect to the state's pension obligation. Our panelists will also discuss the risks that inflation, equity market turbulence, and rising interest rates pose to governments via their pension systems.

April 28
Breakout 2: Assessing the challenges and opportunities in the healthcare sector

As the sector continues to face its challenges, we will examine how the sector has been dealing with its severe pressures, and where its next opportunities lie.

April 28
The buy-side's approach to investing in the current environment

As the interest rates rise, recession fears intensify, and markets continue to react to global developments, we will look to understand what is going through investors' minds. Transcript :

April 28
Continuing along the resiliency Planning road: Optimizing power and utilities infrastructure to withstand the climate of the future

As climate change accelerates, power and utilities infrastructure in Texas and the rest of the U.S. will experience severe weather events well beyond the historical conditions for which they were built, which places them at risk of failure. In this session, we will investigate the risks and solutions that will have an impact on this sector. 

April 28
The cybersecurity dilemma: What can municipalities do to protect themselves

Our panel of experts will examine the tangible and intangible costs of cyber breaches and potential risk-mitigation strategies that municipalities can implement.

April 28