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The Greater Houston Coalition for Justice announced they filed a federal lawsuit has been filed against the Texas Education Agency after the agency said they were taking over Hosuton's largest school district.

News of the state takeover has left many people who currently work at HISD wondering if they'll still have a job in a few months. FOX 26's Natalie Hee spoke to the HISD Board of Trustees president who plans to stay involved in the school district community.

Local leaders have been threatening legal action to prevent Houston ISD takeover and a federal lawsuit was filed on behalf of HISD from the Greater Houston Coalition for Justice. The organization is suing the Texas Education Agency and others citing the TEA'S alleged history of discrimination.

The pushback against the state's takeover of Houston Independent School District continues with some of the district's essential workers voicing concerns over the future of their jobs. FOX 26's Natalie Hee reports on the worker's continued fight.

Legal analyst breaks down what does the TEA takeover of Houston ISD

There are mixed reviews on the TEA takeover of Houston ISD

The state is taking over the Houston Independent School District. The announcement was just made on Wednesday.

Texas State Representative Herald Dutton helped create the bill that makes state takeovers possible. He says TEA taking over Houston ISD has nothing to do with politics.

The Texas Education Agency announced they were officially taking over Houston Independent School District on Wednesday. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner held a press conference following the news coming out.

Some education advocates say the state takeover is long overdue and will help finally improve the district's academic performance, but many such as Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner see the state takeover as a political move that may hurt in the long run. FOX 26's Randy Wallace reports on city leaders are reacting.

The Texas Education Agency announced it will take control of Houston ISD in June. The TEA will replace HISD Superintendent Millard House II and the school board as part of the takeover. State Representative Ron Reynolds believed the move is politically and racially motivated while State Senator Paul Bettencourt is a vocal supporter of the takeover and says it has nothing to do with race or politics.

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