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Texas Takes Over Connally ISD: What It Means for Local Control and Your Community

The Texas Education Agency has taken over Connally ISD, appointing a new superintendent and effectively sidelining the locally elected school board. This action highlights the ongoing legal tension between state intervention powers and the principle of local democratic control in education, raising significant questions about accountability and representation.

May 6, 2026

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Texas School Takeovers: Legal Questions on Equity and Local Control

Texas law permits the state to take over entire school districts if just one campus consistently underperforms on tests. This policy raises significant legal and public policy questions about the loss of local governance, potential constitutional challenges regarding equal protection, and its disproportionate impact on districts serving minority and low-income students.

Jan 27, 2026

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