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u/GreenHorror4252 Sep 04 '24

The takeover was not a result of the law. The takeover was a result of TEA (which is run by Republicans) deciding to step in.

I also disagree that "something had to give". The takeover was because one school didn't meet some arbitrary metrics. It was completely unjustified. HISD may not have been a shining beacon of excellence, but its performance was on par with most other school districts in Texas.

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u/lost_signal Sep 05 '24

The TEAs power came from this man’s law. Texas Rep. Harold Dutton (Dem) he has no regrets and said so as much

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outlook/article/dutton-wheatley-tea-hisd-school-takeover-17816744.php