The Houston City's Controller will be introduced by McCall Parkhurst & Horton's Managing Partner, Mark Malveaux.

During this discussion, we will examine how the school districts within Texas are making ends meet as well as touch on: Charter and private schools, Teacher shortages and how districts are spending down Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds

Our panel of issuers will share their insights into the current state of the public finance sector and the road ahead. Topics of discussion will include the economic growth, issuance status, and state and local government credit conditions.

During this session we will spend some time understanding investors' approach to munis in the current market conditions.

As the array of technological solutions available to the muni industry widens, we will take a look at where the industry currently stands when it comes to the tech uptake as well as what latest technological advances are available to help the industry on its way to becoming more efficient.

Our panel of experts will provide an overview of the most pertinent legislative and regulatory developments impacting the Texas' muni industry. Additionally, they will identify what the pressure points are as well as legislative priorities for the state and their impact on Texas public finance – and beyond – in the upcoming year.