Southwest

A complaint has reportedly been filed with the Texas Ethics Commission against a group and one of its vocal leaders, claiming they have violated state laws in opposing the City of Mineral Wells' $17.26 million bond election.

“Hurricane Harvey does not appear to have had a significant net effect on state sales tax revenue,” said state Comptroller Glenn Hegar.

More states and localities moved ahead with infrastructure financings in October, as issuers gained confidence the municipal tax exemption will remain in place.

A lawsuit seeking to halt construction of the Windy Gap Firming Project's Chimney Hollow Reservoir would not necessarily affect Longmont's proposal to sell $36.3 million in bonds to help cover Longmont's share of the project's costs — if voters approve that measure.

The statewide total exceeds the previous record of $9.1 billion in November 2015.

The Santa Fe Community College Governing Board on Wednesday unanimously approved a plan to hold a joint election with Santa Fe Public Schools, in which voters will be asked to renew a combined $95 million worth of bonds for campus improvements.

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin's plan to cover a $215 million revenue gap in the current budget failed in the state House .

The city's general obligation rating fell to A2 from A1 in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

Trade with Asia and diverse economies insulate the two states from shifts in trade with Mexico and Canada.

Oklahoma's Republican leaders agreed to increase taxes on cigarettes and fuel to stabilize the budget.