Texas officials take control of Houston schools in controversial move.

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has taken over the Houston Independent School District (HISD), the largest school district in Texas, due to Wheatley High School's five consecutive failing ratings and a 2019 state investigation that found HISD board members violated multiple laws. The TEA will appoint a board of managers and a superintendent to oversee the district after the school year ends in June. The move has sparked outrage from Democrats, education advocates, and teachers, who accuse Texas Republicans of using the takeover to push a pro-voucher, pro-charter school agenda.