My 18-year-old is interested in attending a Performance Driving Program. In all fairness to him, his driver training up to this point has all been with me, and I am a quite risk-averse, female driver. His father is a deceased veteran, so having his dad teach him how to drive like a man is not an option.

But my son has recently researched how to enhance his driving skills and gained interest in attending a performance driving program. The nearest programs he's found to CS are in Houston. In particular, he's interested in Hooked On Driving's program.

Just wondered if anyone has experience with Houston-area performance driving programs. Is Hooked on Driving a good one? Is there a better one?

ETA: misread and thought you were in Houston. There may be better options in Austin at Track of the Americas.

This teen driving class offers practical skills.
June 18th:
https://msrhouston.com/schools/teen-driving/

Then promise him this after 2 years with no accidents:
https://msrhouston.com/events/drivers-edge-track-days/

The BMW and Porsche regional member clubs usually host a teen driving school. Looks like this year there is one in Southlake and another in Kyle,TX

https://streetsurvival.org/

And for a different type of driving, there is a rally racing school just east of Lockhart. I still need to check it out some weekend

https://rallyready.com/

Have signed my 18 yo daughter up for the Southlake one. She's a pretty good driver, but think it will be a good experience for her.

Try Chin Track Days or The Drivers Edge.