Southwest

A $129 million capital improvement effort to build a new law school campus in downtown Phoenix for Arizona State University has been approved.

As voters prepare to consider more than $600 million of new bonding authority, the city of Dallas will refund $220 million of general obligation bond debt to start its new fiscal year.

The Texas chapter of Women in Public Finance has joined the growing non-profit organization with its first meeting in Austin.

Outstanding state and local public debt in Texas doubled over the past 10 years while the population grew by 20.6%, Comptroller Susan Combs said Wednesday.

Texas A&M University plans to spend up to $450 million renovating Kyle Field but has not announced a bond finance plan, according to reports.

Colorado State University is seeking to join the list of colleges and universities that have recently built or plan state-of-the-art football stadiums, despite studies showing the financial risks.

With its economy continuing to gain momentum, Harris County, Texas plans to refund about $353.7 million of toll revenue bonds in a negotiated deal Oct. 2.

The Utah Transit Authority is moving towards a $320 million bond deal for expansion of its Trax and FrontRunner rail projects.

The San Antonio City Council approved a $4.50 per day airport rental car fee, creating a revenue stream for a $127 million rental car facility.

A design competition narrowed to four finalists for bond-financed redevelopment of Waller Creek in Austin, Texas