Final TEA report suggests Houston ISD should be taken over by the state

HOUSTON - A final Texas Education Agency report has suggested that Houston ISD be taken over by the state.

Senator Paul Bettencourt tweeted out on Wednesday that a report by the Texas Education Agency confirms open meeting violations and "disturbing procurement issues."

A copy of that report shows the TEA recommending the district's accreditation status be lowered, a conservator be appointed, and a board of managers be installed to replace the existing Board of Trustees.

There are three major allegations in the report. Investigators say board members secretly met to discuss district business without notifying the public, took action on issues individually without a majority vote of the members, and failed to follow procedures when awarding contracts for goods and services.

HISD denies this and claims TEA officials are withholding evidence.

The findings in the report are final and cannot be appealed.

The Texas Education Commissioner will make the final decision.