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Texas Education Agency Appoints Board of Managers and Names New Superintendent for Lake Worth ISD

April 23, 2026

AUSTIN, Texas – April 23, 2026 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced the appointment of a five-member Board of Managers and selection of…

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AUSTIN, Texas – March 31, 2026 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced that Israel Demello, a former Sanger Independent School District…

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AUSTIN, Texas – March 24, 2026 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced the appointment of a nine-member Board of Managers and selection of…

Commissioner Morath names Levi Fuller Inspector General for Educator Misconduct

February 4, 2026

AUSTIN, Texas – February 4, 2026 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced the selection of Levi Fuller as Inspector General for Educator…

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

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AUSTIN, Texas – February 3, 2026 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today released guidance regarding student walkouts, absences and actions related…

Texas Education Agency Publishes 2025 Annual Report

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From the Office of Governor Greg AbbottSeptember 4, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that 98 Texas public…