AUSTIN, Texas – April 29, 2026 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced the appointment of a seven-member Board of Managers and selection of a new superintendent to lead the Beaumont Independent School District.
AUSTIN, Texas – April 23, 2026 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced the appointment of a five-member Board of Managers and selection of a new superintendent to oversee the operations of Lake Worth Independent School District (LWISD).
AUSTIN, Texas – March 31, 2026 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced that Israel Demello, a former Sanger Independent School District police officer, has been formally placed on the Do Not Hire Registry. This action, taken under the authority of the TEA’s Office of Inspector General for Educator Misconduct, permanently bars Demello from employment in Texas schools.
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).
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.
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:
The report showcases efforts to support student success across Texas
Austin, TX – January 28, 2026 – The Texas Education Agency today released its 2025 Annual Report, offering a comprehensive overview of the achievements and challenges affecting the more than 5.5 million public school students and their teachers.
AUSTIN, Texas – November 13, 2025 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced the 2024-2025 Financial Integrity or FIRST ratings for Texas public schools. 81 percent of school systems earned an ‘A’ or Superior Achievement rating for the 2024-2025 school year. By maintaining strong financial practices, these school systems are building brighter futures for the students and communities they serve.
Austin, TX – October 8, 2025 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has launched Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth (TEHCY) Support, a comprehensive statewide initiative designed to provide direct assistance to families and educators supporting students experiencing homelessness under the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
The previously named National Blue Ribbon Schools program has transitioned to Texas Leadership
Austin, TX – September 29, 2025 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) congratulates the 26 Texas public schools named 2025 Lone Star Ribbon Schools. Governor Greg Abbott announced the honorees today, recognizing their outstanding academic performance and efforts to close achievement gaps.