Texas

UT's $175M stadium remodel to include revenue bonds

The University of Texas is launching a $175 million project to remodel its famed football stadium as the university embarks on the 2019 fiscal year with a record budget.

Higher education bonds Richard Williamson August 13

Higher education bonds Richard Williamson August 13
Texas to price largest TRANs deal in five years

With strong credit in a booming economy, Texas returns to the notes market with $7.2 billion up for grabs to keep cash flowing to schools.

TRANs Richard Williamson August 13

TRANs Richard Williamson August 13
Why many states have gone slow on collecting online sales taxes

Only a few of the 45 states that levy sales taxes have announced plans to begin implementation before the end of this year.

Sales tax Brian Tumulty August 8

Sales tax Brian Tumulty August 8
How state ratings are built on shifting demographics

Regional shifts in population portend credit challenges for U.S. states, Fitch Ratings analysts say.

State and local finance Richard Williamson August 6

State and local finance Richard Williamson August 6
Texas stays at record sales tax revenue pace in July

A strong rebound in oil and gas production and broad economic growth is fueling record growth in sales tax revenue, Comptroller Glenn Hegar said.

State budgets Richard Williamson August 6

State budgets Richard Williamson August 6
Split $1.7B Fort Bend ISD bond proposal seen as easier to pass

To keep its record bond proposal below $1 billion in November, the Fort Bend Independent School District favors calling for two elections three years apart.

School bonds Richard Williamson August 2

School bonds Richard Williamson August 2
Houston bond pioneer Thomas Masterson dies at 87

Thomas W. Masterson III established a key Houston muni bond firm and helped guide the region's economic boom.

Obituaries July 30

Obituaries July 30
Why San Antonio's triple-A proves so durable

San Antonio has weathered a decade of stress on the federal funding and energy fronts.

General obligation bonds Richard Williamson July 30

General obligation bonds Richard Williamson July 30
Demographics darken credit outlook for rural America

Rural governments continue to lose economic ground, according to a Moody's Investors Service report.

Budgets Richard Williamson July 23

Budgets Richard Williamson July 23
IRS auditing Gettysburg College refunding bonds

The audit could be part of an ongoing initiative by the IRS to examine refunding bonds, said a lawyer.

Refunding bonds Brian Tumulty July 20

Refunding bonds Brian Tumulty July 20

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