This report provides the major findings and recommendations from our math and science best practices research. For this research, we compiled a list of the highest performing Texas high schools in math and science, conducted a series of surveys, interviews, visits, and examinations of quantitative data, and then used this information to identify best practices in math and science.
Taxes & Spending
Just the Facts: Local Government Spending
Despite billions in property tax relief provided by recent state legislatures, Texans’ property tax bills continue to increase due to unrestricted spending at the local level. Key points: City and county government spending continues to outstrip increases in both population and inflation. While the state government has constitutional and statutory spending limits, local governments do...
August 10, 2026