Debt Information

Overview

The 84th Legislature passed HB 1378 to increase the transparency of local government debt. Under Local Government Code §140.008, political subdivisions, including counties, cities, school districts, junior college districts, special purpose districts, and other subdivisions of state government must annually compile their debt obligation data from the preceding fiscal year.

Credit Rating

Credit ratings are opinions about credit risk. Ratings express an opinion about the ability and willingness of an issuer, such as a corporation or state or city government, to meet its financial obligations in full and on time. The City's credit is reviewed and rated with each bond issue by both Standard and Poor's (S&P) and Moody's Investors Service.

S&P Rating

S&P issues credit ratings in a range from 'AAA' (Extremely strong capacity to meet financial commitments) to 'D' (Payment default on a financial commitment or breach of an imputed promise; bankruptcy petition or similar action taken). A plus (+) or minus (-) can be added to ratings from 'AA' to 'CCC' show relative standing within the major rating categories.

  • Standard and Poor's Global Ratings: AA-
  • The City's rating of 'AA-' indicates a very strong capacity to meet financial commitments.

Fitch Rating

Fitch issues credit ratings in a range from 'AAA' to 'D' very similar to S&P.

  • Fitch Rating 2016 - AA-

Debt Schedule