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Watson Versus Major Events
Austin Senator switches F1 funding position in tight budget
"...that got Formula One added to the list of events eligible for the Major Events Trust Fund, joined with..."

May 26, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Putting the Trust in Event Trust Funds?
Mike Collier, COTA, and the comptroller's scandal
"...for the way her office has handled the state's Major Events Trust Fund, and in particular its quarter-billion-dollar public..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Faster Than Sound: Could Austin Arts & Music Finally Get a Cultural Trust?
It's not here yet, but talks are intensifying. Also, bars and a few live music venues reopen.
"...Approved ideas include the long-sought formation of a cultural trust – basically a nonprofit to buy up venues, preserve..."

May 29, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Public Notice: Where Does Money Come From?
Council's approach to money matters needs more work
"...doing this) will consider committing significant amounts of public funds – money straight out of the public coffers –..."

April 3, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

F1 Funds Handshake Deal Reached
Developers, not city, commit $4 million a year to release state funds
"...agreed to pay the $4 million contribution to the Major Events Trust Fund for the full 10 years." That..."

June 16, 2011 News Post by Michael King

TDH: 7/11/11
First meeting for F1's local committee goes down today
"...the council’s 5-2 vote to enter into the state’s Major Events Trust Fund. The Hustle has the deets below..."

July 11, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Race to the Finish Line
F1 strangers bearing gifts offer council a 'risk-free' deal
"...terms under which the city would trigger the state's Major Events Trust Fund into luring the international racing event...."

June 10, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Grackle Eaten Here
There's a bitter taste accompanying any Formula One deal – good or bad
"..."Local Organizing Committee") – that would become a revolving fund, reimbursed annually from the incremental city taxes raised from..."

June 17, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Race-off
Tovo's Place 3 council campaign gets off to a dubious start
"...the "subsidy" in the ads refers to the state's Major Events Trust Fund, administered by the state Comptroller's Office,..."

May 6, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Is the Chronicle Blind?
"...learned about a state tax-incentive program known as the Major Events Trust Fund. The fund reimburses local governments for..."

July 8, 2010 Postmarks

Money for Nothing
The Texas record on "enterprise funds" is even worse than meets the eye
"...reasonable request for an audit of the Texas Enterprise Fund. The TEF is a government-run business incentive program; from..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

High-Speed Facts
FAQs about the sport
"...Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, which oversees the bulk of major international racing events including rally cars, top-level dragsters, and..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Birth of Formula One – Austin
Some welcome the new offspring, and some don't, but the high-speed newcomer is at the starting gate
"...the Texas Capitol, where a sweetheart deal (the state's "Major Events Trust Fund") that would bring to the race..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Courtship of Susan and Bernie
Major trust issues
"...much controversy as the Formula One application for the Major Events Trust Fund...."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

How Do You Formulate a Grand Prix?
The race to nail down an F1 deal involves multiple entities
"...motor racing is coming to town. With the first major council vote scheduled for Nov. 18, the developers, partners,..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Council: Good for Austin Is Bad for Texas
Council ends 2012 with some last-minute business
"...on consent). It was the resolution authorizing the Circuit Events Local Organizing Committee, aka CELOC, to apply to the..."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

CELOC Clock Ticks Toward F1 Race
F1 organizers hope to keep pace for 2012 race
"...and it was answered July 16 when the Circuit Events Local Organizing Committee held its first public meeting in..."

July 22, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Formula One Deal on the Bubble
What do council members have to say about the F1 deal?
"...that would trigger the $25 million from the state's Major Events Trust Fund? On Thursday, Council Member Bill Spelman..."

June 24, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Watch Out for Angry Penguins
Council takes on Downtown density and the Summer X Games
"...contretemps, which include a potential application to the state's Major Events Trust Fund for a pitch to get the..."

May 24, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Beside the Point: Sue Sue Sue-Dio
While City Hall slumbers, the law in its majesty marches on
"...calling the F1 arrangement an "unlawful plunder of public funds" and arguing that the legal conditions required for issuing..."

July 8, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: Skid Marks on the Dais
The (slightly) new council takes up high-speed chicanes
"...meeting Wednesday, June 29: 1) opening up the state's Major Events Trust Fund sponsoring the event, 2) naming Circuit..."

July 1, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Legislature Signs the Check on a Big Boost for Texas Creative Industries
Rebate funding is up, but it's not as simple as it seems ...
"...Film Commission Executive Director Brian Gannon described the new funding totals for the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program...."

June 7, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: House Committees, Revenue Estimates ... & Snacks
The Lege appoints House Committee members, offers revenue estimates, and ensures lawmakers are well fed
"...they should have around $113 billion in general revenue funds to spend over the next two years. "That's about..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Hall Hustle: Down the Long Road to SMDs
Council takes another step toward districting ... and other stuff
"...F1, what with its dubious comptroller estimates, obtuse state funding mechanisms, and classist tribal hatreds, the shopworn issues surrounding..."

June 17, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Public Notice: Maybe It's Time for Formula Two
Might Bobby Epstein and COTA be starting an F1 reform movement?
"...doubt railing against that office's failure to oversee the Major Events Trust Fund (see $29M above) and the Texas..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The State of Perry's Smile
Governor proposes less for arts, more for big business
"...Protect the Rainy Day Fund: Considering that he was not prepared to use it..."

Feb. 9, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Hits the Fast Lane
Fasten your seatbelts: Formula One is coming to town
"...with fans traveling long distances to attend races and major manufacturers, including Ferrari and Mercedes GP, investing millions in..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Formula One Moves on to Step Two
Formula One reveals location, money man
"...that the facility will attract other sporting and nonsporting events – "I've already named it Speed City," McCombs joked..."

July 30, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: Combs Takes the Cake
When it comes to trolling for votes, anything goes
"...words carry a strong whiff of irony, given recent events. "I don't give my Social Security number to anybody,"..."

March 16, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Formula Farrera
Formula One cranks up sustainability engine
"...In all the debate over F1 contracts and Major Events Trust Fund cash, what has been neglected is..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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