With the exception of Tax Revenue Anticipation Notes, State Highway Fund Revenue Anticipation Notes, Permanent University Fund issuances
and non-general obligation issuances by university systems that have an unenhanced long-term rating of at
least AA- or its equivalent, the Texas Bond Review Board (BRB) is responsible for the approval of all
state debt issues and lease purchases with an initial principal amount of greater than $250,000 or a term
of longer than five years.
Exempt Issuers
Certain state securities may be exempted from having to appear before the Board for formal approval.
Click here to view a list of exemptions per Texas Administrative Code,
Chapter 181.9.
If the transaction qualifies as exempt, click here to proceed to the Notice of Intent
Application for Exempt Issuers. Once a completed Notice of Intent Application has been received, the transaction will be reviewed by the
Board during its six business day review period.
The BRB received an Exempt Issuer Notice of Intent Application for the following:
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds Series 2023A and Taxable Series 2023B
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board General Obligation College Student Loan Bonds Series 2023A and Refunding Bonds Series 2023B
Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Eden Court Apartments Project) Series 2023
For questions regarding exempt applications, please email
Bond Review Board Staff.
Non-Exempt Issuers
If the transaction does not qualify as exempt, a formal application must be submitted, preceded by a
Notice of Intent to Issue Debt. Click here
to complete the Notice of Intent Application for Non-exempt Issuers. Once notified of your intent to issue debt, the Board Staff
will place the item on the Agenda for the next scheduled Board Meeting.