Articles & News

Stay up to date with the latest market trends, school finance developments, and updates from our team. Here, we share articles, analysis, and ongoing project highlights to help Texas districts make informed financial decisions with confidence.

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 9, 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