Southwest

The state's attorney general called the move unconstitutional and warned that it will likely lead to costly litigation.

Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott plans a special session on school choice as more states pass vouchers and Arizona's universal program sees costs explode.

The settlement will allow Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to demolish the privately operated South Terminal as part of a midfield concourse project.

The state Supreme Court decided the lawsuit in the turnpike authority's favor, but it has yet to rule on the validity of bonds to finance a $5 billion extension.

The Legacy Capital Financing Act would give the state another option to fund capital projects after a delayed annual audit prevented the issuance of bonds.

The city council is considering a $4.5 billion to $4.8 billion initial phase of the project. Legislation to stymie bonds did not pass the Texas Legislature.

Changes affecting the turnpike's board, which take effect Nov. 1, come as it awaits a court ruling on issuing initial bonds for a $5 billion project.

A tender offer and a debt service shortfall related to bonds issued in the wake of Winter Storm Uri popped up this month as its financial impact lingers.

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority asked the court to approve $500 million of bonds to jumpstart funding for a $5 billion extension project.

Austin planned to use property taxes approved by voters in 2020 to pay off bonds for the project.