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The state is capping transfers of fossil fuel-related revenue to its general fund and will invest money that exceeds the cap through a Severance Tax Permanent Fund.

The determination is based on the slow speed of expenditure and expectations.

The Attorney General's office found the firm complies with a 2021 state law banning contracts with companies that "discriminate" against the firearm industry.

The Uinta Basin Railway, which aims to transport crude oil, is eying up to $2 billion in private-activity bond authorization.

The eight-state region accounted for $38.5 billion in muni bond sales in the first half of 2023, with the lion's share coming from Texas.

The state treasurer's revisions, which shrank the list to six financial firms from 13, includes Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase and Wells Fargo.

The rating agency's release ESG credit indicators for states and territories last year was blasted by GOP officials for being politicized, vague, and confusing.

Private company Texas Central has pivoted to public funding to support its stalled high-speed rail project.

The bonds are part of an $814 million infrastructure funding package that includes an extension of a 0.95% sales tax also approved by voters.

While acknowledging disputed allegations of mismanagement and infractions on the part of venue owner Legacy Cares, the judge denied a motion by the U.S. trustee in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy to appoint an independent trustee or dismiss the case.