Texas

The $719.5 million of general airport revenue bonds will help finance an ongoing multi-billion-dollar capital improvement plan.

The legislature, which returns to respond to recent floods, could also take up bills to curb local property taxes, including bills aimed at bond issuance.

Stephanie Henning will establish a public finance office in Dallas, the bank's third in the state.

Hays County will appeal a June 23 court ruling that voided a successful GO bond election while it explores issuing alternative debt to fund road projects.

The hires "will help us further deepen our relationships," said the firm's head of public finance.

JP Zaptin has joined Baird where he will establish a municipal trading desk

Tardy annual financial audits could strip Texas cities of their ability to raise property tax rates under a state law that takes effect Sept. 1.

Hays County's Nov. 5 election for nearly $440 million of bonds, which won voter approval, was voided by a state judge due to an open meetings act violation.

K-12 public schools get a $55 per-student increase in the state basic allotment, while other funding is allocated to specific purposes.

Bexar County officials passed a resolution related to a potential Nov. 4 ballot measure on venue taxes for a new San Antonio Spurs basketball arena.