Standard&Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'AA-' issuer credit rating (ICR) and 'AAA' enhanced program rating to Temple Independent School District, Texas' series 2013 unlimited-tax refunding bonds. At the same time, Standard&Poor's affirmed its 'AA-' ICR and 'AAA' enhanced program rating on the district's general obligation (GO) debt outstanding. The outlook on all ratings is stable. The program rating reflects our assessment of the credit enhancement provided by the Texas Permanent School Fund bond guarantee program. The 'AA-' ICR reflects our view of the district's: Role as a major regional market in central Texas between Dallas and Austin, as well as a diversifying regional economy; Good income levels; and Historically very strong financial position. In our view,
