Texas

Even after Hurricane Harvey and the threat of a trade war, local governments in Texas are enjoying a surge in sales taxes as they cope with population growth.

Surging sales tax revenue shows economic strength across several sectors, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar says.

As they prepare to battle for votes in the runoff for Montgomery County Precinct 4 Commissioner, incumbent Jim Clark and James Metts have differing ideas on the immediate needs of the community.

The nation's leading municipal bond counsel expects to gain a significant edge through artificial intelligence and related technology.

With flooding from Hurricane Harvey still fresh in voters' minds, officials in Texas' largest county see an urgent need for a flood-control proposal.

Historic redevelopment projects that were on life-support are moving forward after historic tax credits were retained in a rewrite of the federal tax code.

Export industries may suffer, and Increases in steel and aluminum prices would hinder infrastructure projects.

Debt covenant compliance was an issue of concern pointed out during a recent meeting of the Ector County Hospital District audit committee.

A trade war would bring risks for states that do major business with Canada and Mexico, Fitch Ratings said after a seventh round of talks ended with no resolution.

With parking revenue under fire from services like Uber and Lyft, large airports are turning to technology to make their lots more competitive.