While Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs (DAEPs) have a valid purpose in ensuring that the education of the many is not unduly impeded by the severe misbehavior of a few, we must focus on reforms such as eliminating unnecessary DAEP referrals, holding DAEPs to a higher level of accountability, and developing best practices for DAEPs in order to produce verifiable results in academic performance and behavior modification for Texas’ youth.
Local Government
Examining Local Government Spending Trends From 2014 to 2023
City and county spending has outpaced growth in population and inflation, leading to an increase in the tax burden on Texan taxpayers. Key points: Local government spending continues to outstrip increases in both population and inflation. From 2014 to 2023, local government spending rose by 61.2%, whereas population and inflation increased by only 42.7%. Elevated...
March 6, 2026