Texas

The state collected $2.6 billion, a 9% increase over the same month of 2018, said State Comptroller Glenn Hegar.

The pinch comes from shrinking enrollment, rising tuition, falling state support and new barriers to international students.

This week's deal will prime the pump for another $2.5 billion in loans Freddie Mac plans to securitize in the next two to three years.

Preston Hollow's accusations against Nuveen of bully tactics underscore the cutthroat competition for market share.

All of the nation's top producing states can look for a smoother ride in 2019, S&P analysts say.

D.A. Davidson will expand its presence in Oklahoma and Texas with the acquisition of Wells Nelson.

Municipal bond buyers will see several big deals head their way this week. Taking the top spot is a $654 million deal from the Regents of the University of California to be priced by UBS while Citi is set to price the Lower Colorado River Authority's $370 million offering.

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.

The District of Columbia and two Texas issuers are coming to market with municipal bond deals that will warm the hearts of supply-starved investors.

Texas bond volume hit an eight-year low in 2018, but industry experts gathering for The Bond Buyer's annual Austin event are optimistic about the long run.

The merger of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health creates a Chicago-based nonprofit healthcare system with $10 billion in debt and operations in 21 states.