In this episode, Carter continues his conversation with David Oliver, a partner with Allen Boone Humphries Robinson (ABHR), one of Texas' leading public finance law firms specializing in municipal utility district (MUD), water district (WD) and municipal management districts (MMDs) and why these types of public financing vehicles are critical to developing and financing Texas master planned communities.

In this episode you'll learn:

1. What is a MUD?
2. How have MUDs evolved over the years?
3. Why MUDs are critical for funding large scale master planned communities.
4. The difference between a MUD and a public improvement district (PID)?
5. How do you determine which type of district to utilize?
6. How has the MUD Forward Funding Launch Bond™ transformed the MUD/WD/MMD financing landscape?
7. What was the impact of the Texas Attorney General's All Bond Counsel Letter dated March 21, 2024, as it relates to the Launch Bond™?

Show Notes

David Oliver Contact Information Executive Assistant Cindi Meek (713) 860-6409 [email protected] www.abhr.com

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1. Track Your Reimbursable Costs Utilizing The Launch Reimbursement System™ ("LRS") – Never lose track of your district eligible reimbursable costs and have Launch manage your district's costs reimbursement tracking, preparation of electronic reimbursement submittal packages and processing of your reimbursement requests with the district, jurisdiction and/or agency.

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