Texas

Victor Quiroga Jr. previously was a vice president at Frost Bank.

The state continues to set records for monthly sales tax collections, despite signs that oil production is facing uncertain demand.

With plans to grow and improve more than 5,400 miles of electrical transmission lines, the Lower Colorado River Authority will issue $369.7 million of revenue bonds.

The firm's new chief executive sees a wealth of assets, a positive employee culture, and great potential for growth.

The region's municipal bond industry insiders saw a silver lining in a 21% increase for new money volume.

City and county governments retain more control when they use public improvement districts, but investors are comfortable with municipal utility districts.

Governance and economics, rather than cutting benefits, are increasingly seen as key to solving pension funding woes.

A $12.5 billion rainy day fund protects Texas from the next recession, said Comptroller Glenn Hegar, who wants to invest the fund into productive assets.

The proposal is seen as a long shot in a session focused on school finance and property tax reform.

Texas lawmakers are pushing for legislation to cap local property tax increases, with implications for bond ratings across the state.