How can taxpayers be confident their tax dollars are being spent wisely on public programs? How does the Legislature know whether or not an agency or program is benefittingthe public more than it is costing them? Answering these questions is not as simple as it may seem.
Homelessness
Auditing the Homeless Industrial Complex
Texas cities are pouring unprecedented amounts of taxpayer money into homelessness services, yet the crisis on the streets continues to visibly worsen. From Dallas to Austin, budgets for housing initiatives expand every year, but the encampments remain. Taxpayers are justifiably wondering where exactly all their money is going. The answer, according to a new research...
September 10, 2026