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Bexar County, Texas; Tax Secured, General Obligation Jul 05
Standard & Poors, July 2005
Abstract
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'AA' rating, and stable outlook, to Bexar County, Texas' series 2005 limited-tax GO refunding bonds. The rating reflects the county's: Diverse economy with a strong military presence and a growing services sector that includes tourism and health services; Solid property tax base growth, averaging more than 7% annually since fiscal 2000; and Moderate overall debt burden due mostly to the significant issuance of underlying entities. The county's below-average wealth and income levels mitigate, in part, these strengths. The county's ad valorem taxing powers secure the bonds. Bexar County, with an estimated population of 1.5 million, is in south-central Texas and is the state's third-most populous county. San Antonio, Texas ('AA+' GO debt rating)...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Bexar Cnty
Action: New Rating
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Research Type: Full Analysis
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