Texas

The rating agency, which switched its outlook to stable from positive last year, went back to positive due to reduced risks in DFW's massive capital program.

The drought-prone Texas city's $300 million utility system bond issue comes to market after rainfall and ongoing projects boosted water supplies.

Payson's $21.21 million taxable pledged revenue obligations issue comes amid a riskier environment for pension-related borrowings.

In an unusually competitive election season in the GOP dominated Lone Star State, candidate platforms include moves that could impact state and local finances.

"The regulatory environment has become increasingly complex and overwhelming for smaller firms," said Sycamore Advisors LLC president Diana Hamilton.

Healthcare providers will receive nearly $12 billion in funding in fiscal 2027 with federal approval of the state's Medicaid directed payment programs.

With more than 25 years in executive leadership in Texas public education, Rees will develop bond underwriting opportunities in the state, a Stephens statement said.

The $5.66 billion spending plan for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1 continues a voter-mandated plan to increase public safety spending.

Fitch Ratings revised its outlook to stable from negative on the Corpus Christi utility and S&P removed it from CreditWatch with negative implications.

The plan is estimated to cost about $1.8 billion for a rail system connecting downtown Oklahoma City to Edmond and Norman and $730 million for bus transit.

A November sale of up to $348 million of general obligation and other debt is planned, while the council okayed interim financing for Dallas Love Field Airport.

The system's board of regents authorized the issuance of triple-A-rated Permanent University Fund and revenue financing system bonds during fiscal 2027.

Academy Securities has big visions and a fresh commitment to its municipal finance practice.

A costly Medicaid funding crisis is confronting healthcare providers in the state where fiscal pressures could force some rural hospitals to close.

For the second time in a year, the Texas city's elected officials voted against moving forward with the Inner Harbor project to boost long-term water supply.

"We are going to continue to grow strategically where we feel we can add value to our clients," said Beth Coolidge, Oppenheimer's head of public finance.

A successful court challenge yanked a measure from the Nov. 3 ballot that sought guardrails and accountability for the state's costly universal voucher program.

Thursday's move marks another formal step back from a water supply crisis that has negatively impacted the city's bond ratings. 

The Texas city's property tax-backed debt offering will be sold competitively on Sept. 22, according to a draft preliminary official statement.

Budgets for Houston, Austin, Dallas, and Fort Worth come amid credit quality improvements and calls from Gov. Greg Abbott to rein in local government spending.