Texas

A surging population and a healthy economy kept local governments riding high in sales tax revenue for the first half of the year.

Texas school districts sort through the implications of a new legislative formula to increase per-pupil funding.

A tighter cap on local property tax rates for some cities and counties will factor negatively into future bond ratings, analysts warn.

The court put off a formal ruling for 10 days but made clear it expects to lift the confidentiality seal on bank transcripts with only limited redactions.

Texas surpassed $3 billion in sales tax revenue, the highest total for any month on record.

While Texas Republican leaders have expressed muted opposition to President Trump's plan to impose tariffs on Mexico, state Comptroller Glenn Hegar warned of threats to the state's economy.

Bills to limit the revenue flexibility of local governments and put more state funding toward schools were driven by a desire to limit property taxes.

Siebert Cisneros Shank & Co. hired industry veterans Levi Davis and Ron Morrison as managing directors in its Dallas office.

Owners of two firms will join Hilltop Securites as managing directors, the firm said.

The tapes, according to Preston Hollow, demonstrate the success of Nuveen's strong-arm tactics to protect its high-yield market share.