The state takeover of Houston ISD will continue for two more years before the Texas Education Agency announces the timeline for the transition back to elected board members overseeing the district. TEA Commissioner Mike Morath said in a letter that HISD has made "tremendous" improvements in student academic performance during the first year of state intervention,

In a move that's reigniting fierce debate across Texas, the state has extended its control of Houston ISD for another two years, prolonging the controversial takeover of the state's largest school district and keeping an elected school board sidelined through at least 2027.

Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath applauded the district for its improvements while citing the need for more time to “achieve lasting success for students.”