Houston ISD will remain governed by officials appointed by the Texas Education Agency until at least June 2027, extending the contentious state takeover by two years.

The overview

The extension was announced by TEA Commissioner Mike Morath in a June 17 news release, more than two years after TEA officials appointed Superintendent Mike Miles and a nine-member board of managers.

Miles, who was awarded a five-year contract extension in June, said his team has implemented major changes at almost every level throughout the district.

“The district was struggling, not just academically, but systemically through systems for hiring, providing feedback, evaluating, transporting kids and finances,” Miles said. “The solution has to be different from what we’ve always done.”

Despite improvements i

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