Houston ISD takeover: TEA will takeover Houston ISD around the summer
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Houston ISD takeover: TEA will takeover Houston ISD around the summer

State's takeover of HISD will have a major impact on almost 200,000 students. The Superintendent and elected school board will be removed and the state will now appoint a Board of Managers to oversee the district. FOX 26's Damali Keith sat down with the Texas Education Commissioner to discuss the decision and explain what's next.

State's takeover of HISD will have a major impact on almost 200,000 students. The Superintendent and elected school board will be removed and the state will now appoint a Board of Managers to oversee the district. FOX 26's Damali Keith sat down with the Texas Education Commissioner to discuss the decision and explain what's next.

Houston ISD takeover: Local leaders react to Texas' largest district being governed

Houston ISD takeover: Local leaders react to Texas' largest district being governed

It was announced on Wednesday the Texas Education Agency will be taking over Houston Independent School District. City and state leaders react to the news of the agency taking control of the largest school district in Texas.

It was announced on Wednesday the Texas Education Agency will be taking over Houston Independent School District. City and state leaders react to the news of the agency taking control of the largest school district in Texas.

Houston ISD Takeover: Applications now being accepted for Board of Managers positions

Houston ISD Takeover: Applications now being accepted for Board of Managers positions

The Texas Education Agency is now accepting applications for anyone wishing to serve on the Board of Managers that will oversee the future of the Houston Independent School District following an announcement on Wednesday.

The Texas Education Agency is now accepting applications for anyone wishing to serve on the Board of Managers that will oversee the future of the Houston Independent School District following an announcement on Wednesday.

Houston ISD takeover: Local leaders promise to fight confirmed HISD takeover
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Houston ISD takeover: Local leaders promise to fight confirmed HISD takeover

A state takeover of Houston ISD has been four years in the making and has many local leaders promising to fight back, calling the move politically and even racially motivated. Takeover supporters say it's about time the TEA did more to improve the district and help its kids. FOX 26's Natalie Hee reports after a conference was held with local leaders to discuss their thoughts.

A state takeover of Houston ISD has been four years in the making and has many local leaders promising to fight back, calling the move politically and even racially motivated. Takeover supporters say it's about time the TEA did more to improve the district and help its kids. FOX 26's Natalie Hee reports after a conference was held with local leaders to discuss their thoughts.

Houston ISD Takeover: Community meetings scheduled following TEA announcement

Houston ISD Takeover: Community meetings scheduled following TEA announcement

The Texas Education Agency has announced several community meeting that will be held to discuss the process of selecting a Board of Managers to lead the Houston ISD district.

The Texas Education Agency has announced several community meeting that will be held to discuss the process of selecting a Board of Managers to lead the Houston ISD district.

Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt tells FOX 26 why he supports HISD state takeover
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Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt tells FOX 26 why he supports HISD state takeover

Texas State Senator Paul Bettencourt speaks with FOX 26's Jos? Gri?an on why he is in favor of the Texas Education Agency taking over Houston Independent School District.

Texas State Senator Paul Bettencourt speaks with FOX 26's Jos? Gri?an on why he is in favor of the Texas Education Agency taking over Houston Independent School District.

State Rep. Ron Reynolds speaks with Isiah Carey on TEA officially taking over Houston ISD
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State Rep. Ron Reynolds speaks with Isiah Carey on TEA officially taking over Houston ISD

State Representative Ron Reynolds speaks with FOX 26's Isiah Carey following the official announcement from the Texas Education Agency that they will be taking over Houston Independent School District.

State Representative Ron Reynolds speaks with FOX 26's Isiah Carey following the official announcement from the Texas Education Agency that they will be taking over Houston Independent School District.

Houston ISD board drops legal challenge against possible TEA takeover
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Houston ISD board drops legal challenge against possible TEA takeover

The Houston ISD Board of Trustees voted to end their legal challenge against a potential TEA takeover. FOX 26's Senior Legal Analyst explains what this step means.

The Houston ISD Board of Trustees voted to end their legal challenge against a potential TEA takeover. FOX 26's Senior Legal Analyst explains what this step means.

Houston Educational Support Personnel head to Austin for answers about possible TEA takeover

Houston Educational Support Personnel head to Austin for answers about possible TEA takeover

Houston Educational Support Personnel (HESP) met early Monday morning at the HISD Barnett Transportation Service Center to take a group of an estimated 200 to 300 people to the state capitol in Austin.

Houston Educational Support Personnel (HESP) met early Monday morning at the HISD Barnett Transportation Service Center to take a group of an estimated 200 to 300 people to the state capitol in Austin.

Houston ISD bus drivers, support staff to address lawmakers about possible takeover
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Houston ISD bus drivers, support staff to address lawmakers about possible takeover

Houston ISD bus drivers and other support staff are heading to Austin to speak with lawmakers about the rumored TEA takeover of HISD and what it could mean for their jobs.

Houston ISD bus drivers and other support staff are heading to Austin to speak with lawmakers about the rumored TEA takeover of HISD and what it could mean for their jobs.

NAACP Houston, city leaders march at Wheatley HS to protest TEA's possible HISD takeover

NAACP Houston, city leaders march at Wheatley HS to protest TEA's possible HISD takeover

The NAACP Houston Branch held a march joined by city and state leaders at one of the most historic Houston ISD campuses to take a stand against the state's decision to possibly take over the entire district.

The NAACP Houston Branch held a march joined by city and state leaders at one of the most historic Houston ISD campuses to take a stand against the state's decision to possibly take over the entire district.

Community leaders continue protest TEA possible taking over Houston ISD
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Community leaders continue protest TEA possible taking over Houston ISD

A march and protest was held at one of the most historic Houston Independent School District campuses. Community members and city and state leaders are taking a stand against the state's decision to take over the entire district. FOX 26's Nate Griffin was outside Wheatley High School with the protesters to speak with those fighting for HISD.

A march and protest was held at one of the most historic Houston Independent School District campuses. Community members and city and state leaders are taking a stand against the state's decision to take over the entire district. FOX 26's Nate Griffin was outside Wheatley High School with the protesters to speak with those fighting for HISD.

Houston teachers react to looming state takeover

Houston teachers react to looming state takeover

Current and former educators tell Fox 26 what teacher and students think about TEA's proposed plans for the district.

Current and former educators tell Fox 26 what teacher and students think about TEA's proposed plans for the district.

Leaders gather to discuss looming HISD takeover with community members

Leaders gather to discuss looming HISD takeover with community members

Houston's leaders, community members, and students are anxiously awaiting the decision on whether TEA will step in and take over the Houston Independent School District.

Houston's leaders, community members, and students are anxiously awaiting the decision on whether TEA will step in and take over the Houston Independent School District.