TEA News Releases

Texas Education Agency appoints Board of Managers and Names New Superintendent to Lead Fort Worth ISD

AUSTIN, Texas – March 24, 2026 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced the appointment of a nine-member Board of Managers and selection of a new superintendent to lead the Fort Worth Independent School District (ISD).

Commissioner Morath names Levi Fuller Inspector General for Educator Misconduct

AUSTIN, Texas – February 4, 2026 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced the selection of Levi Fuller as Inspector General for Educator Misconduct. As Inspector General, Fuller will closely oversee the enforcement of Educator Misconduct policies and processes within TEA to help foster safe learning environments for all of Texas’ nearly 5.5 million public school students. 

TEA Releases Guidance for School Systems Outlining Consequences Regarding Student Walkouts, Absences and Educator and District Responsibilities

AUSTIN, Texas – February 3, 2026 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today released guidance regarding student walkouts, absences and actions related to political activism in response to Governor Greg Abbott’s directive to investigate instances of inappropriate political activism deliberately disrupting the learning environment in Texas public schools.

Consequences for students, teachers and school districts can include but are not limited to the following: