Texas

Seventeen months after Winter Storm Uri hit the Southwest, state-sanctioned securitizations are queuing up to mitigate a huge spike in energy costs for customers, with an Oklahoma deal the latest to price.

High energy prices and low unemployment have aided Oklahoma’s economy.

Changing federal policies toward hurricane aid may change these events' credit impacts.

The CFO will be joining Dallas Area Rapid Transit starting July 18.

A Delaware Superior Court judge found PHC failed to show it suffered reputational loss from Nuveen's alleged defamation to go to trial. PHC will appeal.

The finances of the controversial project remain unclear, but the favorable Texas Supreme Court ruling means the project has a chance of advancing.

Austin Independent School District may put as much as $1.5 billion of bonds on the Nov. 8 ballot with some of the proceeds earmarked for building security.

Hosting a World Cup game brings a variety of economic benefits to cities and counties, from increased spending by fans and tourists from around the world to burnishing a region's reputation.

It's the third time this month that the SEC has announced charges against city officials for disclosure-related violations.

Loop Capital Markets has hired veteran managers to lead its transportation and housing groups while adding to its Texas banking presence.

M. Elizabeth Reich has resigned as Dallas’ chief financial officer after almost six years and will be replaced by Jack Ireland, the city’s budget director.

As summer beckons, it's time for a reporters' roundtable with some of the Bond Buyer's senior staff. Yvette Shields, Karen Pierog, Keeley Webster and Thomas Nocera talk with Chip Barnett about what's hot in their regions and what municipal bond market participants should expect to see in the months ahead. (25 minutes)

The COVID-19 pandemic is largely in the rearview mirror for toll roads in Texas, where traffic and revenue are climbing and population growth is fueling demand.

Total May volume was $31.167 billion in 750 deals versus $35.358 billion in 1,295 issues a year earlier. In a continuing trend, new-money issuance was up 14.2% in May year-over-year.

Rising home values are putting the spotlight on property taxes in Texas, where state lawmakers are eying tax relief options even as previously approved measures slow the growth in tax bills.

The firm poached four Piper Sandler bankers to increase its presence in a sector that serves one of the fastest-growing U.S. demographics.

A nonprofit Texas-based retirement community operator filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday to deal with its troubled debt and sell its assets.

A spike in POB issuance last year that was spurred by low interest rates, roaring stock markets, and other factors is likely to wane.

The Louisiana House passed a bill to limit firms that "discriminate" against the firearms industry from government business. A similar bill was vetoed last year.

The recent Texas law led the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to drop three underwriters from a recent deal late in the process.