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Supreme Court of Texas allows Texas Education Agency to take over Houston ISD

Dominic Anthony Walsh

Posted on January 13, 2023 · State-appointed managers can replace elected school board members in the largest district in Texas.

Tags Houston ISD Supreme Court of Texas TEA take over Houston ISD Texas Education Agency

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Preventive care such as birth control, anti-HIV medicine challenged in Texas lawsuit

ALLISON AUBREY, NPR

Posted on August 9, 2022 · Some object to paying for health insurance plans that cover preventive services that they say violate their religious beliefs, which could cause millions to lose access to care if the courts agree.

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Early Voting Can Start Oct. 13 As Scheduled, Texas Supreme Court Rules

Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune / Jolie McCullough, Texas Tribune

Posted on October 7, 2020 · The Texas Supreme Court ruled against several GOP officials who pushed to keep early voting to a two-week period during the pandemic.

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Hey Voter, The Texas Supreme Court Has Seats To Fill Too

Bret Jaspers, KERA

Posted on October 6, 2020 · Four positions on the state's highest civil court are on the ballot this fall.

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Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Bars, Other Businesses Can Now Reopen At 25% Capacity

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Posted on May 18, 2020 · As Houston enters its 11th week dealing with the coronavirus, Houston Public Media provides more live updates.

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State’s Top Judge Calls For Legislature To Enact Bail Reform

Andrew Schneider

Posted on February 1, 2017 · In his State of the Judiciary address, Chief Justice Nathan Hecht said the current system often keeps poorer, low-risk defendants in jail until their trial, while better-off, high-risk defendants can pay their way out.

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Latino Voters Sue To Replace Texas’ Judicial Election System

Andrew Schneider

Posted on July 28, 2016 · The lawsuit charges the state’s system of choosing judges in at-large, partisan elections violates the Voting Rights Act.

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Houston teachers union president worries about transparency amid TEA takeover

Ariel Worthy

Posted on June 2, 2023 · "If you want buy-in then you need to include everyone in the process, and that's not happening."

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New Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles promises sweeping reforms to 29 schools

Dominic Anthony Walsh

Posted on June 1, 2023 · State-appointed leaders for the largest district in Texas were sworn in during the early morning at Houston ISD headquarters without public notice or access. Some community advocates are worried about the new superintendent, Mike Miles, who promised sweeping reforms in an interview with Houston Public Media.

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TEA takes over Houston schools this week. The district has to do these three things to regain local control

Dominic Anthony Walsh

Posted on May 31, 2023 · With the takeover coming in a matter of days, questions are swirling about who will lead the state’s largest district — and whether or not they’re prepared. Houston Public Media obtained audio of a two-day training for leadership candidates. 

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Houston school board holds final hearing ahead of takeover, TEA presents update on transition

Dominic Anthony Walsh

Posted on May 18, 2023 · With two weeks until the takeover, the Texas Education Agency says it will stick with June 1 for the appointment of a new superintendent and Board of Managers — who have not yet been selected, according to the agency. The new leaders will be in office for a long time.

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