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Mike Morath and Mike Miles say Houston ISD is close to exiting the state takeover
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Bianca Seward , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· August 17, 2026
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Key points Further information on the potential exit from state takeover and the required special education changes can be found through Houston Public Media, the source of this update. Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath has stated that Houston ISD is nearing the end of its state takeover.
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath has stated that Houston ISD is nearing the end of its state takeover. According to Morath, the district could exit state intervention relatively soon. To ensure a successful exit, Morath emphasizes the importance of addressing special education.
He believes that making changes to special education should be a primary goal for the district. Further information on the potential exit from state takeover and the required special education changes can be found through Houston Public Media, the source of this update.
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Category: government Published: August 17, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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