Controversy Surrounds Texas Takeover of Houston Schools

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called the state takeover of Houston ISD "unfortunate" but necessary due to the long-time failure of the district to provide a quality education to its students. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will replace the current superintendent and elected trustees with an appointed board of managers to oversee the district's governance. No schools will be closed, but the TEA will choose the new superintendent and board members. The takeover was triggered by Wheatley High School's consecutive years of unacceptable ratings and alleged misconduct by previous board members.