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Texas School Finance with Rudy
Plain-English answers on the bonds, budgets, and decisions shaping every Texas school district — from a veteran-owned advisor who's actually built the deals.
Rudy Mejia
3 days ago4 min read
Tax Rate Myths and Truths: How School Districts Can Structure Bonds Without Raising Taxes
When Texas school districts propose a bond election , one of the first questions they hear from taxpayers is: 💰 "Will this raise my...
Rudy Mejia
Feb 18, 20253 min read
How Inflation and Interest Rates Affect Texas School District Bond Financing
Texas school districts rely on bond financing to build new schools, upgrade aging facilities, and improve infrastructure. But in today’s...
Rudy Mejia
Feb 17, 20253 min read
The Future of Texas School Bond Ratings: What Districts Should Expect in 2025
For Texas school districts, bond ratings are more than just a financial metric—they determine how affordably a district can borrow money...
Rudy Mejia
Feb 14, 20253 min read
Understanding Recapture (Robin Hood) and Its Impact on Texas School Districts
In the world of Texas public school finance , few topics spark more debate than recapture , commonly known as the "Robin Hood" system ....
Rudy Mejia
Feb 13, 20253 min read
Dream Big With Optimism
Some conversations with your kids feel like milestones, moments where you’re not just a parent but a guide helping them see the bigger...
rudym12wp
Dec 10, 20243 min read
The Urgent Need for Increased Special Education Funding in Texas Public Schools
As a quick reminder, in Texas, the Basic Allotment serves as the foundational per-student funding for public schools, currently set at...
rudym12wp
Nov 6, 20242 min read
Embracing Continuous Improvement: The Path to Mastery
At Nickel Hayden, we recently dedicated two days to intensive quantitative training, focusing on School Finance, among other public...
rudym12wp
Oct 10, 20242 min read
A Glimpse into the TX School Bond Elections for November 2024
As Texas school districts gear up for the bond elections in November 2024 there is a lot at stake and great potential for changes. Each...
rudym12wp
Aug 27, 20242 min read
Rising from the B Team: A Lesson in Perseverance and Excellence
Back in 7th grade, I started a journey that surprisingly shaped my professional ethos in profound ways. It was the year I made the B team...
rudym12wp
Apr 24, 20243 min read
The Top 5 Items for Successful Bond Pricing
This morning I was reminded that pricing bonds is part art and part science. It means requiring an in-depth knowledge of the market and...
rudym12wp
Mar 25, 20243 min read
Austin ISD Selects Nickel Hayden Advisors as a Co-Financial Advisor
I am filled with immense gratitude and humility as I share the wonderful news of our partnership with Austin Independent School District...
Rudy Mejia
Feb 22, 20242 min read
Navigating Bond Elections for Texas School Infrastructure Improvements: Nickel Hayden’s Top 3 Tips for Bond Planning and Execution
Navigating bond elections for infrastructure improvements is a vital process for Texas school districts, facing the dual challenges of an...
Rudy Mejia
Feb 20, 20244 min read
Why the name Nickel Hayden?
When it comes to naming a company, it's like picking a tattoo – it has to mean something, and you're going to wear it forever. So when we...
Rudy Mejia
Feb 1, 20243 min read
Partnership: BondLink and Nickel Hayden
Nickel Hayden Announces Strategic Partnership with BondLink to Strengthen Its Investor Outreach & Distribution [BOSTON, MA, January 18,...
angie07531
Jan 30, 20242 min read
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